Dales Way
The Dales Way is a 78 mile walk between Ilkley in Yorkshire and Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria. In addition, there is a 20 mile Leeds to Ilkley link.
The Dales Way is a relatively easy walk, for the most part following rivers, and there is plenty of accommodation, pubs and other services at frequent intervals. For those thinking about doing their first long distance walk but are worried about the ongoing effect of day-on-day walking, this is the perfect path.
Not only do we show you where to find accommodation and places to eat and drink (click in table below), but we show the guidebooks and maps required, and make them available to buy online.
Dales Way Mileage and Services Table
Please click on a location to open the page displaying accommodation, Camping, Pubs and Restaurant information for that location.
NOTE: Figures after the `+' sign indicates miles off route. Legend is at the bottom of the page.
Dales Way Leeds to Ilkley Link
| LOCATION | CUMULATIVE MILES |
FACILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | - | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
| Bramhope | 9½ | Accommodation (H),R,PH |
| Otley | 12½ + 1 | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,C,Bus |
| Menston | 14 | Accommodation (B&B),R,PH,Rail,Bus |
| Burley Woodhead | 16 | PH |
| Ilkley | 20 | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
Dales Way Main Path
| LOCATION | CUMULATIVE MILES |
FACILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Ilkley | - | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
| Addingham | 2¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R,Bus |
| Bolton Abbey | 6 | Accommodation (H),R,Steam Train,Bus |
| Howgill Lodge | 9¾ + ½ | Accommodation (B&B),C |
| Appletreewick | 11 | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,PH,Bus |
| Burnsall | 12½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R,Bus |
| Grassington | 15½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,CG,Bus |
| Kettlewell | 21¾ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R,Bus |
| Starbotton | 24 + ½ | Accommodation (Inn),R,PHBus |
| Buckden | 26 + ¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R,Bus |
| Hubberholme | 27¼ | Accommodation (Inn,B&B),R,PH |
| Yockenthwaite | 29 | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Oughtershaw | 32½ | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Cam Houses | 35 | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Ribblehead | 38 + 1¼ | Accommodation (Inn),R,PH,Train |
| Cowgill | 42¾ | Accommodation (Inn),PH,Train |
| Dent | 47½ | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,CG,Bus |
| Rash | 50½ + ½ | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Sedbergh | 52 + ¾ | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,R,C,Bus |
| Howgill | 57 | Accommodation (B&B),Bus |
| Lambrigg | 61 | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Patton Bridge | 63½ | Accommodation (B&B) |
| Burneside | 66¾ + ½ | PH, Train,Bus |
| Bowston | 67¾ | Accommodation (B&B),Bus |
| Staveley | 70 | Accommodation (H,B&B),PH,C,Rail,Bus |
| Bowness | 77¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
Legend
| B&B | Bed & Breakfast Accommodation |
| CG | Camping Gear Shop |
| C | Camping |
| H | Hotel or Inn Accommodation |
| PH | Pub or Bar |
| R | Restaurant, Bar Meal or Tea Shop |
| YHA | Youth Hostel |
Dales Way Accommodation
We have split Dales Way accommodation into Hotels & Inns and Bed & Breakfast. Guest House accommodation is included with Bed & Breakfast. While we realise many guest houses are better than some hotels, in order to avoid confusion we have opted for the simpler option.
We are always looking to improve our information, and always welcome updates and additions to our Dales Way accommodation listing.
Dales Way Restaurants and Pubs
We have attempted to give as much information as possible on pubs and restaurants along the Dales Way, but restaurants and pubs are notoriously changeable. Wherever known, we have included information on pubs serving real ale and/or food. Please let us know if our information is out of date.
Dales Way Guidebooks & Maps
We have greatly improved our Ramblefest-Amazon store and made it very easy to find the books and maps required for your walk. Please click on the Guidebook or Map image to be taken to the relevant guidebooks and maps for the Dales Way, many other outdoors books and maps, and the option of buying them online.
Dales Way Forum
We have added a forum for those wishing to place or gain additional information or opinion on the various aspects of the Dales Way long-distance footpath. Dales Way Forum.
Dales Way Website Links
`Dales Way Association was established in 1991 by a small group of individuals reflecting user group and tourism interests along the Dales Way.” For much invaluable information and up to date footpath news, visit www.dalesway.org.uk
The Walking Englishman has an excellent site giving much information on the Dales Way:
www.walkingenglishman.com/dalesway1.htm
A Personal account of the Dales Way 1
www.calwalkers.com/DalesWay/DWMain.html
A Personal account of the Dales Way 2
http://people.virginia.edu/~hnw/DW/DalesWay.html
A Personal account of the Dales Way 3
www.britishwalks.org/walks/Named/DalesWay.php
Dales Way Public Transport
We show details of train services at Ilkley, Burneside, Dent, Ribblehead, Staveley, and Windermere. Ilkley, especially, has bus services connecting to several other villages and towns along the Dales Way. Please refer to individual locations along the Dales Way for more information.
The following is an excellent link to many public transport services:
www.dalesbus.org
Dales Way Photographs Etc
We want to display as many photographs as possible of the Dales Way, and there is always room for your photographs and walk logs - just email them to us. Alternatively, if you have them online you can send us the link.
Contact us
If you wish to add comments or amendments, upload your Dales Way photographs or log, add to our free listing, or upgrade to Superior Listing, please email us:
dalesway@ramblefest.com
