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Dales High Way

145 km / 90 miles

Cumbria, N Yorks, W Yorks
An exhilarating and challenging 90 miles across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire Dales with over 13,900 ft of ascent. Walk this spectacular landscape from Saltaire to Appleby-in-Westmorland. Explore its rich history, geology and culture. Return with a breathtaking train ride along England's most beautiful railway.

From Saltaire the route crosses the darkly mysterious Rombalds Moor, with its Stone Age rock art, and follows the dramatic limestone scars of Malhamdale. It meanders along the bank of the River Ribble and climbs the mighty Ingleborough. It skirts the flanks of Whernside and in a breathtaking six-mile ridge walk crosses the velvety folds of the Howgill Fells. It passes the isolated splendour of Sunbiggin Tarn before dropping into the lush green of the Eden valley to finish in Appleby.

The guide book offers alternative low-level routes for the highest sections.


Connected Paths:

Linked Paths: Airedale Way; Coast to Coast (Wainwright); Dales Walk; Dales Way; Dales Way Link - Bradford/Shipley; Lady Anne's Way; Pennine Way National Trail; Richmond Way; Yorkshire Water Way
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Details:

Attributes: Challenging; River; Moorland; World Heritage Site; Geological
Start:
SE138381 - Saltaire Station, W Yorks
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Finish:
NY686207 - Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
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Web Sites: A Dales High Way - Website
  Settle-Carlisle Railway Timetable
  Saltaire Village WHS

Maps:

The map to the right is from the Ordnance Survey. You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a marker for more info. (interactive map help)

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Ordnance Survey Maps:
OS Landranger: 919798103104
OS Explorer: 219213141288297
OS Explorer Active: 219213141288297

Route Profile:

143.8 Km (89.4 miles)
4,268 m (14,003 ft) ascent
718 m (2,356 ft)  maximum height

Walking Support Providers:

Support Providers: Baggage Handling Service (Sherpa Van Project)
Support Providers: Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Brigantes Accommodation & Baggage Courier Service)

Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:

Hostel Accommodation: Airton Quaker Hostel, Airton, Skipton, N Yorks 4 Km
Hostel Accommodation: Malham YHA, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire < 1 Km
Hostel Accommodation: Dalesbridge, Austwick, nr Settle, N Yorks 3 Km

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Paperback: Dales High Way (Skyware Ltd - 2008)
Paperback: Dales High Way Companion (Skyware Ltd - 2009)

Downloads:

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