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Dales Way Walking Holidays
The Dales Way
leads across some of the most splendid countryside in the
Yorkshire Dales National Park and ends on the shores of
Britain's largest lake, Windermere, at Bowness in the
romantic Lake District.
Beginning at the 'Old Bridge' in the stone town
of Ilkley, the Dales Way largely follows river tracks, starting
with the River Wharfe and leading to its source on Cam Fell
at 1700ft.
The Augustinian Bolton Priory is a memorable site along
the early stages of the walk, with the charismatic villages
of Burnsall, Buckden Grassington, Kettlewell following soon
afterward as the trail moves on through the limestone landscapes
of Upper Wharfedale.
Beyond Cam Fell and some of the most rugged parts of the Pennines moors, the trail follows the River Dee through the delightful village of Dent, featuring its typical Yorkshire cobbled streets, to the old market town of  Sedbergh, which lies between the slopes of the Howgill Fells near the River Lune. At Sedbergh, the Dales Way moves away from the Yorkshire Dales and on towards the mountains of the Lake District splendidly lining the horizon, passing through picturesque sheep-farming country and ending on the edge of Windermere's famed waters.
On this itinerary we recommend a half-day's break in the
market town of Sedbergh in the Western Dales. Full of character
with cobbled yards and historic houses, Sedbergh has several
quality galleries and craft shops to browse and an art and
heritage centre to visit. There is a good range of shops
and places to eat. Sedbergh has a fine Norman church dating
from around 1130, and is well known for its public school
founded in 1525. In the 18th century Bonnie Prince Charlie
reputedly hid in the chimney of what is now the town chemist
during his retreat north. Sedbergh is also an emerging book
town.
Celtic Trails is one of Britains most experienced walking
companies with many years practice in providing tailored
walking itineraries for clients who appreciate high standards
of service, comfort and organisation.
To speak to us about your holiday please call Lesley or
Julie on 01291 689744 or e-mail
us on any of our contact details below.
We will plan your perfect walking holiday on the Dales Way,
you simply choose when to go!
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For further information contact
~ Celtic
Trails Walking Holidays ~ Information lines
open 9.00am to 5.00pm
To Book telephone: Overseas - 0044 1291 689774 Telephone:
UK - 0800 9707585
E-mail: info@celtic-trails.com or complete the
enquiry form.
Celtic Trails Walking Holidays, P.O.Box 11, Chepstow, NP16
6ZD, Wales, UK |
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