GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY
Dales Way guided walking holiday
A five-day walking and camping journey from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere.
- Provisional dates
- 19–23 July 2027
- Duration
- Five walking days, four nights
- Group size
- Maximum eight guests
- Proposed price
- £995 per person
- Your guides
- Tom and Dan
Register your interest and we’ll talk through the route, your experience and the practical details. No payment is required.
Follow the rivers. Walk towards the Lakes.
From Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere, follow riverside paths, cross farmland and walk between villages and stretches of open country.
Enjoy the rhythm of a continuous journey, carrying your camp and watching the landscape change as you make your way towards the Lake District.
Terrain and suitability
Riverside paths, farmland, villages and open country make for varied walking, with some climbing along the way.
Five days still means sustained walking days, even where the terrain is less mountainous than the Bob Graham route. Carrying camping equipment day after day takes preparation.
Gentler terrain does not make for short days. Plan on building up the time you can spend on your feet, with a loaded rucksack, on consecutive days.
Route overview
The intended itinerary is the full Dales Way from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere, walked over five days with four nights camping.
Weather, conditions and group circumstances may require changes.
Our daily stages and overnight stops are being finalised. We’ll confirm distances, ascent and expected walking times before you book.
The equipment and support to get you started
We’ll help you choose your kit, pack your rucksack and keep unnecessary weight down. Personal clothing and footwear will be covered in your preparation information.
You’ll carry your own equipment and food, with shared group equipment distributed appropriately. Pack weight depends on your kit, food, water and personal requirements.
We can supply
- Rucksack
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Shared cooking equipment
Camping
Overnight locations are being arranged, with organised campsites where appropriate. We’ll confirm camping arrangements before you book. Planned campsite fees are included in the proposed holiday price.
Food
- Included: breakfasts and evening camp meals.
- Bring: lunches and snacks.
- To confirm: resupply opportunities, pub meals and any extra costs.
Please discuss dietary requirements with us before booking.
Meeting point and transport
We’ll confirm meeting points, parking and arrangements for getting between the start and finish before you book, including any transfer costs.
Your guides
Walk with Tom and Dan
From preparing your equipment to settling into camp, Tom and Dan will guide the journey and help you get involved.
With a maximum of eight guests, there is time for practical support, questions and shared experience along the way.
Start preparing for your adventure
Build towards the strength, stamina and everyday habits your trip will ask of you with Adventure Fit, our developing online preparation programme.
You can register interest for a trip with us, another company or independently planned. Adventure Fit is separate and is not included in the proposed holiday price.
Questions you might have
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Guests are welcome to join independently. With a maximum of eight guests and both Tom and Dan guiding, there is time to get to know the group.
Do I need previous camping experience?
Not necessarily. Camping experience and walking fitness are different things. You can be new to camping and we’ll help you get involved, but you may still need considerable walking experience for a particular route.
How fit do I need to be?
Gentler terrain does not make for short days. Plan on building up the time you can spend on your feet, with a loaded rucksack, on consecutive days. Tell us about your recent walking and we’ll talk it through honestly before booking opens.
Will I carry my own equipment?
Yes. You’ll carry your own kit and food, and an appropriate share of the group equipment. We’ll help you pack without unnecessary weight.
What equipment can you supply?
Rucksacks and the camping essentials listed above can be supplied if needed. We’ll talk through personal clothing and footwear with you before the trip.
What food is included?
Breakfasts and evening camp meals are included; bring lunches and snacks. Tell us about dietary requirements before booking. Any pub meals or resupply options and costs will be confirmed separately.
Where will we camp?
Overnight locations are still being arranged. You’ll receive the camping details before you book; planned campsite fees are included in the proposed price.
How do we get back to our vehicles?
We’ll discuss how to connect the start and finish before booking, including parking and any transfer costs.
What happens if conditions change?
The full named route is the intended itinerary. Weather, conditions and group circumstances may require changes, and Tom and Dan will make the decisions that suit the group on the day.
Are dates and prices confirmed?
No. Dates are provisional and the price of £995 per person is proposed. Registering interest means we can talk through the details with you before booking opens.
What happens after I register interest?
Tom or Dan will get in touch to discuss your walking experience, preparation and the practical arrangements. Registering interest creates no booking and requires no payment.
Can you help me prepare physically?
You can register interest in Adventure Fit, our separate online preparation offer. It is not included in the holiday price.
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