Welcome To The Dales Way Association

The Dales Way is a long distance footpath of about 80 miles (129 km) situated in the north of England and running from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. By following as far as possible riverside paths, it offers a scenically attractive route from urban West Yorkshire to the Lake District, which any reasonably fit family can undertake in a week's holiday. Although not always well served by public transport the Way, by following natural and sometimes ancient lines of communication, passes through many villages, and so accommodation is not a problem, although it is advisable to book in advance.

Up Wharfedale from Conistone Pie

The majority of the above information is contained also in the Dales Way Handbook. This is updated every year and is an almost indispensable source of information for anyone planning to walk the Dales Way.