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Walking the Dales Way
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- Book Synopsis
- 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 centres along the route, including Ilkley, Grassington, Hawes, Dent, and Sedbergh, helping you plan each stage with confidenceAdditional historical and cultural background brings the route to life, with highlights such as the dramatic gorge of Strid Wood, the historic church at Hubberholme, and other landmarks along the wayDesigned to support walkers from start to finish, this guidebook allows you to enjoy the gentle rhythm of the Dales Way, from riverside paths and limestone villages to the dramatic views of Lake Windermere on the approach to Bowness. Walk with confidence, knowing each stage has been carefully described, while taking time to appreciate the scenery, history, and character that make the Dales Way such a rewarding long-distance route.
- About The Author
- Lancashire-born writer and photographer Dr Terry Marsh specialises in the outdoors and travel. He has been writing guidebooks since the mid 1980s and is the author or revision author/editor of over 100 titles, including the award-winning Cicerone guides to the Coast-to-Coast Path (first published in 1993), The Shropshire Way (1999) and Great Mountain Days in the Pennines (2013). Terry has a long-standing interest in the Scottish islands, Cumbria and the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Academically, he is an historical geographer holding a Master of Arts degree with Distinction in Lake District Studies and a PhD in Historical Geography. He is a Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786310934
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (15 July 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 176
- Weight
- 264 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 171 x 11 mm
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