Dales Way
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 41.5 mi (66.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,782 ft (848 m)
- Est. Time
- 14 hr 45 min
- High point
- 1,709 ft (521 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bolton Priory 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Friar's Stones 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
- Spring: Sulphur Well 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Strid 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Waterfall: The Strid 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Spring: Ashwood Well 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Historic site: lime kiln 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Campsite: Masons Campsite 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Masons Campsite 11.8 mi (19 km) from start
- Spring: The Parson's Well 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Spring: St. Margaret's Well 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Historic site: lime kiln 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Historic site: lime kiln 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Historic site: lime kiln 13.7 mi (22 km) from start
- Waterfall: Linton Falls 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Peter Walbank 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from start
- Historic site: lime kiln 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Historic site: old mining activity or natural sinkkholes 17.7 mi (28.6 km) from start
- Historic site: old mining activity or natural sinkkholes 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from start
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Questions about Dales Way
How long is Dales Way?
Dales Way is 41.5 mi (66.9 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,782 ft (848 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,709 ft (521 m).
How hard is Dales Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Dales Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Dales Way?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: 7 mi (11.2 km), 12.8 mi (20.5 km), 22.8 mi (36.6 km). 9 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Dales Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (28% under trees).
What can you do on Dales Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Dales Way?
Starbucks, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the start. Shop: The Complete Runner, 1.4 mi (2.2 km).
Is this a good week for Dales 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.
Trails near Dales Way
- Dales Way North Yorkshire · Moderate · 8.9 mi (14.4 km)
- Dales Way - Harrogate Link Path Bradford · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Dales Way Link Leeds · Expert · 20.4 mi (32.8 km)
- Dales Way - Harrogate Link Path Nidderdale National Landscape · Expert · 15.6 mi (25.2 km)
- Dales Way Link Bradford · Expert · 19.2 mi (30.9 km)
- Millennium Way Circular Walk 14 Bradford · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Langbar Lane Nidderdale National Landscape · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Narrow Lane Nidderdale National Landscape · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap