Hiking in Yorkshire - Dales Way

Arrival to the charming town of Ilkley, easily reached by train from most major airports via Leeds.

For those who wish, there is an opportunity for a shorter hike up to Cow & Calf Rocks and Ilkley Moor, where you can also see the small Victorian "White Well" bath house. If weather permits, a small café is also open here.

Accommodation in Ilkley

A beautiful hike awaits, along the River Wharfe through the scenic Lower Wharfedale. Today's highlight is the well-preserved ruins at Bolton Abbey, a popular and atmospheric place along the trail.

The route continues through the Duke of Devonshire's estate and the beautiful Strid Woods, where the river creates a dramatic small ravine. Further ahead the landscape opens up again before you reach Barden Bridge and continue through the rolling countryside.

Accommodation in Burnsal

The day begins along the River Wharfe through the charming village of Linton and on to the market town of Grassington with its cobblestone streets and cafés. Then you leave the river and hike through rolling moorland surrounded by stone walls and open views.

Along the way you pass small villages like Kettlewell and Buckden, where there is opportunity for a break in peaceful, scenic surroundings before continuing through the classic Yorkshire landscape.

Accommodation in Hubberholme

Today's stage is one of the journey's most challenging, but also one of the most magnificent. You follow the River Wharfe up through increasingly wild landscape, past small villages and source streams where the river has its origin.

The hike takes you over Cam Fell, the journey's highest point, before you follow historic trails down into Dentdale. Along the way await open moors, dramatic views over the Yorkshire Dales and the impressive railway viaduct at Denthead. The day ends in the tranquil valley village of Cowgill, surrounded by nature's peace.

Accommodation in Cowgill 

A beautiful hike along the River Dee through the scenic Dentdale, surrounded by gentle valleys and classic English countryside. During the day you pass the charming village of Dent with its limestone houses, cobblestone streets and small cafés.

The route continues through open valleys and over smaller heights before you reach Sedbergh, a small town at the foot of Howgill Fells, known for its bookshops and its peaceful, genuine atmosphere.

Accommodation in Sedbergh

The hike continues along the beautiful River Rawthey and further into the rolling landscape around River Lune, where historic bridges and viaducts from the Victorian era are passed.

Along the way the landscape opens up with views towards Howgill Fells and parts of Lake District. You pass small lakes and tranquil valleys before reaching Burneside, a village with both history and industrial character by River Kent.

Accommodation in Burneside alternatively Kendal if fully booked. Then you take a short transfer to the accommodation in Kendal.

The day begins along the beautiful River Kent and takes you through Staveley, a charming village with historic mill areas and pleasant cafés. The hike continues through increasingly rural and tranquil landscape, with opportunity for a detour for fantastic views over Lake District.

Towards the end of the day you reach Lake Windermere and hike down to Bowness-on-Windermere, a lively town by England's largest lake.

Accommodation in Windermere

The journey ends after breakfast.