Walking the Dales Way - Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere through the Yorkshire Dales (Marsh Terry)(Paperback / softback)

Discover the Dales Way, one of Britain's gentlest long-distance walks, a picturesque 128km (79-mile) trail from Ilkley through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. This beginner-friendly route follows riverside paths through Wharfedale, Dentdale and Lakeland fringes, passing Bolton Abbey, Grassington, Hawes, Sedbergh and classic Dales scenery over 6 stages (11-31km), perfect for a 6-8 day introduction to multi-day hiking. This expertly written Cicerone guidebook provides everything you need to plan and complete the Dales Way with confidence. Authored by experienced long-distance walker Terry Marsh, it combines clear route descriptions, reliable mapping, practical planning tools, and background insights that bring the landscapes and communities of northern England to life. All 6 stages are supported by detailed route descriptions alongside elevation profiles, allowing you to anticipate ascents, descents, and terrain before setting out each dayA separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet is included, showing the full route with a clear route line to provide reliable, easy-to-follow navigation throughout the Dales WayThe guidebook includes a Watershed alternative, offering an optional higher-level route of rewarding views that utilises the Pennine Bridleway for walkers looking to add variety or challenge to their journeyA comprehensive trek planner details accommodation, refreshment stops, and facilities at key
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