Walking the Dales Way

The Dales Way links two of Britain's most celebrated national parks: the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Extending from Ilkley to Bownesson-Windermere, the 79 mile, fully waymarked route showcases the glorious scenery and rich social, historical and natural interest of Wharfedale, Dentdale, Lonsdale and the Lakeland fringe. It can be
comfortably completed in 6-8 days. Well served for accommodation and facilities, and with easy walking on riverside paths, the Dales Way is one of the gentlest multi-day walks in Britain and therefore an ideal introduction
to long-distance walking.

This guide describes the Dales Way in both directions, with the main route description running from south to north. The route is presented in six daily stages of 7-19 miles, although alternative itineraries are suggested, and a
trek planner, showing where facilities are available, is included to facilitate planning. Step-by-step route description is accompanied by annotated 1:100,000 OS maps, and a separate, conveniently sized map booklet
provides all the OS 1:25,000 mapping needed to complete the trail. Accommodation listings and useful contacts can be found in the appendices.

There is a wide variety of fascinating features along the Dales Way and the guide offers background notes on geology, history, plants and wildlife and local points of interest. The practical information is all there too,
making for an ideal companion to enjoying this delightful route.