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Dales Way

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127 km Length
approx. 6 days Duration
1.750 m Elevation gain
1.700 m Elevation loss
520 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Dales Way

Difficulty
Length 127 km
Elevation gain 1.750 m
Elevation loss 1.700 m
Highest Point 520 m
Lowest Point 58 m · River Kent
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

127 km
1.750 m
1.700 m
520 m
River Kent
58 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

The Dales Way runs for a length of 127 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Dales Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in guesthouses/hotels along the way, on campsites and in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Dales Way

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Dales Way

Arrival

You will arrive to Dales Way via Leeds Bradford Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train. Duration approx. 1 hours.

Departure

Departure from Dales Way is via Manchester Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • on campsites
  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

You come to villages several times a day and often meet people

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