Dales High Way
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 43.5 mi (70 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,670 ft (2,033 m)
- Est. Time
- 17 hr 25 min
- High point
- 2,178 ft (664 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Chelker Reservoir 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Peak: Draughton Height 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Peak: Park Hill 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Spring 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Peak: Sharp Haw 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Peak: Brown Hill 14.8 mi (23.7 km) from start
- Peak: Weets Top 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Stone Bank Lathe 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from start
- Historic site: lynchets 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Spring 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from start
- Historic site: old mine shafts? 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from start
- Spring 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from start
- Cave 22 mi (35.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Birthplace of Benjamin Waugh 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Sir Edward Elgar 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Tourist Information 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Settle War Memorial 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Stainforth Foss 26 mi (41.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Dales High Way
How long is Dales High Way?
Dales High Way is 43.5 mi (70 km) long. Most people take about 17 hr 25 min. It climbs 6,670 ft (2,033 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,178 ft (664 m).
How hard is Dales High Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Dales High Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Dales High Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 23.2 mi (37.3 km), 27.9 mi (44.9 km). 5 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Dales High Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on Dales High Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Dales High Way?
Bolton Abbey Station Tea Room, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Dales High Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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