How difficult is the Dales Way?
The walking is easy; navigation rarely anything other than easy and the route is very well waymarked. This is not a challenging walk, but the rewards are stunning. You can read my own travels on the Dales Way.
How many days does it take to walk the Dales Way?
The most common Dales Way route takes six days with between 10–16 miles and 4–7 hours of walking each day.
Where does the Dales Way start?
Ilkley
Details:
| Path Type: | Paths Marked on OS mapping |
|---|---|
| Attributes: | Average Gradients Moorland River World Heritage Site |
| Start: | SE112481 – Old Bridge, Ilkley, W Yorkshire |
| Finish: | SD402968 – Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria |
| User Group: | Dales Way Association Dales Way Association |
Where does the Dales Way cross the M6?
The Dales Way eventually crosses the river by the historic Crook of Lune Bridge, the border of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, and shortly after finally leaves the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The trail then follows field paths west. It crosses the M6 motorway and descends the valley of the River Mint.
Can you wild camp on the Dales Way?
We have walked the Dalesway twice and both times have [wild] camped at a farm at Grayrigg Foot thanks to the friendly helpfullness of the owners, they allowed us to use their utility room for toilet and washing facilities and even brought out very welcome tea and cakes as we pitched.
Can you cycle on the Dales Way?
As the Yorkshire Cycleway follows along rural lanes almost the whole way, any bike is suitable, even your roadie. Just make sure it has low enough gearing to handle the hills, and pack light. You will find many eateries en route to keep you fuelled for the hills.
Is the Dales Way a National Trail?
It was originally planned as an official National Trail though unfortunately it has not yet achieved this status. As far as possible the Dales Way follows riverside tracks and offers a scenically attractive route from urban West Yorkshire to the Lake District.
Can you cycle the Dales Way?
The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway (YDCW) is a superb but challenging 210km (130 mile) circular route visiting most of the major dales in the Yorkshire Dales ational Park. It is designed to be started and finished in Skipton, but it can be started at any point, or divided into sections to suit your fitness.
How many Dales are there?
How many dales make a National Park? There are more than 20 individual Dales, each with its own character and atmosphere. Some of the more familiar ones include: Dentdale: once farmed by Viking settlers.
How long is the Nidderdale way?
53 mile
The Nidderdale Way is a 53 mile (85 km) walk through the wonderful landscape of Nidderdale. It is traditionally walked in four stages, none of which is longer than 15 miles, so there is plenty of time to take in the many interesting features along the way, including Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and How Stean Gorge.
Where are the Dales in the UK?
The Yorkshire Dales is an upland area of the Pennines in the historic county of Yorkshire, England, most of it in the Yorkshire Dales National Park created in 1954.
Is Durham in the Dales?
The Durham Dales are basically two long, green valleys – Teesdale and Weardale – that rise from the rolling farmland west of Durham, climbing high up to the rugged open moorland of the North Pennines. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two.
What is the Sherpa Van project?
The Sherpa Van Project is a nationwide, regular, daily luggage moving service that covers all of Britain’s major walking and cycling routes including:
Where can I Walk the Yorkshire Dales?
This much-loved long-distance path runs right across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, walking north from Ilkley to Bowness and Windermere. Book your full Dales Way package now. Have luggage transfers, route notes, maps and accommodation bookings organised for you.
Where should I Stay on the Dales Way?
This part of the Dales Way has few settlements or accommodation opportunities, and so most Dales Way walkers will have spent a night in Sedbergh. You should obtain lunch (picnic materials from shops in the town or a packed lunch from your accommodation) before leaving Sedbergh as there is little or no opportunity for buying refreshment en route.
Is the Dales Way hard to walk?
Gradients and terrain on the Dales Way are relatively easy, but the going may be muddy underfoot in wet weather. There are also a large number of stiles and ‘kissing gates’ to negotiate.