Dales Way

Dales Way

A self-guided walking holiday through the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park.

3 to 10 nights
22-79 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding

From £410 per person

Find your holiday

About the trail

Bolton Abbey, a major landmark on the Dales Way.The Dales Way meanders through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the shores of Windermere in the Lake District. On a self-guided holiday along the Dales Way, you’ll enjoy a vast range of beautiful Yorkshire landscapes, including colourful moorland, tranquil riversides, rugged fells and quiet valleys.

The walk explores a range of pretty towns and villages and offers glimpses into the region’s past, including the ruins of Bolton Abbey and Barden Tower. The trail then leaves the Yorkshire Dales and heads towards Windermere, passing through rolling farmland framed by the impressive mountains of the Lake District, providing a satisfying end to a remarkable trail.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Dales Way
  • Dales Way Highlights
  • Dales Way Short Break

About this route

3 nights
22 miles
Moderate
2nd January to 24th December

From £410 per person

Dales Way Short Break

This short break explores the first stretch of the Dales Way, providing a taste of what this beautiful walk has to offer. The trail begins at Ilkley and follows the bubbling River Wharfe northwards. A range of interesting sites are encountered along the way, including the ruins of Bolton Priory, the awesome Strid surrounded by woodland, the powerful Linton Falls and a scattering of ancient earthworks.

Before reaching the holiday's end in Kettlewell, the trail traverses Coniston Pie, a limestone crag that boasts panoramas across Upper Wharfedale, which is definitely worth the climb.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
DWSB From Ilkley to Kettlewell 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate £410

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
DWSB From Ilkley to Kettlewell 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate £410
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