Dales Way
126 km / 78 miles
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Cumbria, N Yorks, W Yorks
The Way mainly follows attractive dales through the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Howgill Fells and the south-eastern part of the Lake District. From Ilkley it heads along Wharfedale passing Bolton Abbey, the Strid, Grassington and Buckden before crossing Cam Fell and the Pennine Way National Trail to descend to Dentdale. From here, the River Dee is followed to Sedbergh, then the Lune to the Crook of Lune. The Way crosses farmland to reach Burneside and the River Kent, which is traced for several miles before the path branches off to the finish.
There are three Dales Way Link routes from cities nearby: from Leeds (Leeds - Dales Way, 19 miles, on OS maps) and Bradford/Shipley (Shipley - Dales Way, 8 miles, on OS maps) each described in the Gemmell-Speakman publication, also now with a Bradford - Shipley link, 3 miles, with an online description, and from Harrogate (Harrogate - Dales Way, 20 miles) for which a publication is listed. The Saltaire Village World Heritage Site is at Shipley, a complete and well-preserved industrial village of the second half of the 19th century.
Strider News - December 2013 (Publication Update)
Brought up to date in April 2013, the new DVD has 540 images and lasts for 45 minutes. It includes the proposed Watershed Alternative over Cam Fell and Great Knoutberry down to Lea Yeat. This DVD will enable you and your party get a glimpse of what lies ahead along the Dales Way footpath and add to your expectations for the trip. After your adventure another viewing will rekindle the memories.
To order a copy, either send a cheque for £4.50 (payable to the Dales Way Association) to; Membership Secretary, the Dales Way Association, PO Box 334, Shipley, BD18 9DZ. or,
visit www.dalesway.org.uk and order online.
Details:
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
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Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): |
| OS Landranger: |
96, 97, 98, 104 |
| OS Landranger Active: |
96, 97, 98 |
| OS Explorer: |
2, 7, 19, 21, 30, 297, 298 |
| OS Explorer Active: |
2, 7, 19, 21, 30, 297, 298 |
| Other Paper Maps: |
| Harvey Map (Stripmap): |
Dales Way (Harvey Maps - 2009) |
Walking Support Providers:
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Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: |
Longrigg Residential Centre, Frostrow Lane, Sedburgh |
< 1 Km |
| Camping Barn: |
Wythmoor Farm Camping Barn, Lambrigg, Kendal |
< 1 Km |
| B & B Accommodation: |
Grayrigg Hall B & B |
1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: |
Kendal Hostel, 118 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria |
4 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: |
Lake District Backpackers, Windermere |
2 Km |
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High Wray Basecamp, Ambleside |
4 Km |
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Windermere YHA, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria |
4 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: |
Hawkshead YHA, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria |
5 Km |
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Route Profile:
125.7 Km (78.1 miles)
2,276 m (7,467 ft) ascent
519 m (1,703 ft) maximum height
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