A Dales High Way Route Guide is divided into six sections and the accommodation list follows the same pattern. Some sections are long and you may want to break them up. Use this information to help plan your own itinerary but please bear in mind we can’t guarantee its accuracy. We update our website regularly but things change - check stuff out for yourself. A listing is not a recommendation but do share your own experiences with fellow Dales High Way walkers on our discussion forum.

Section One: Rombalds Moor 

There's a touch of magic in this ancient landscape. The wild open Rombalds Moor was first travelled by prehistoric settlers, who left their mark with the mysterious symbols you can still see carved into the rocks.

Saltaire

A Dales High Way starts in Saltaire. Arrive by public transport if you can. It’s very easy as Leeds and Bradford railway stations are both less than 15 minutes away. Trains run twice hourly from each and the return journey on the Settle – Carlisle line will take you directly back to Leeds. 

There is no accommodation in Saltaire itself but there are hotels, guest houses, b&bs and a campsite all close by and local taxis are inexpensive. There are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants in or near Saltaire and if you’ve forgotten anything you might need on your walk, Trek & Trail is situated inside Salts Mill.

Ilkley

Ilkley is half a mile from the route and a good choice for an overnight stay if you want a short first day. The elegant spa town is a popular tourist destination with plenty of accommodation, restaurants and shops. There’s the famous Bettys tearoom and the Michelin-starred Box Tree restaurant where Marco Pierre White trained but don’t worry – there’s something to suit every budget.

Visit the Manor House Museum if you can. It’s one of the oldest buildings in Ilkley and stands on the remains of the Roman fort of Olicana (or is it Verbeia?) as does All Saints Church next door. In the church tower stand the remains of three Saxon crosses. Information about the local moor can be found on The Friends of Ilkley Moor website.

Addingham

Addingham is about 12 miles from the start of the walk so it’s an option for your first overnight stay if you’ve continued past Ilkley. Before you reach the village there are three farmhouse b&bs, all close to the route at Addingham Moorside.

Addingham itself is an attractive former mill village with a long main street that boasts five pubs. It's worth taking the optional route through the village. It doesn't add to the mileage and you'll get a nice cup of coffee and avoid the noise of traffic from the busy main road. Look out for the ducks.  

Skipton

Skipton is a lively, bustling market town which prides itself on being “The Gateway to the Dales”. You shouldn't have any trouble finding food or accommodation in Skipton. If you are there on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday the wide main street is crammed with market stalls and is well worth a look. 

Other attractions include Skipton Castle which is over 900 years old and one of the best preserved medieval castles in England, the Mart Theatre, the only theatre in a working auction mart in the UK and the traditional Plaza Cinema. The canal basin is in the centre of town and visitors can take boat trips on a traditional canal boat. Each year Skipton is the venue for the Skipton Waterway Festival, the largest annual meeting of canal boats in the north of England.

 

The Unicorn Hotel	Devonshire Place, Skipton	BD23 2TA 01756 794146	Traditional hotel in centre of Skipton.
Boutique 25	Newmarket Street, Skipton	BD23 2JE 01756 793676	Boutique hotel in the centre of Skipton.
Herriots Hotel	Broughton Road, Skipton	BD23 1RT 01756 792781	Hotel near the centre of town.
Craven Heifer	Grassington Road, Skipton	BD23 3LA 01756 792521	Country pub on route just outside Skipton.
Royal Oak	Water Street, Skipton	BD23 1PB 01756 792105	Pub near town centre.
Cravendale Guest House	Keighley Road, Skipton	BD23 2LX 01756 795129	Guest House near town centre. Dogs by arrangement.
Carlton House	Keighley Road, Skipton	BD23 2NB 01756 700921	Guest House near town centre.
Chinthurst	Otley Road, Skipton	BD23 1EX 01756 799264	B&B near town centre.
Eshton Rd Caravan Park	Eshton Road, Gargrave	BD23 3PN 01756 749229	Campsite 4 miles from Skipton. Bus & train nearby. Dogs by arrangement.

Section Two: Malhamdale

There is a dramatic and spectacular change in the landscape as you leave behind the Pennine moorland and head for the stunning limestone crags and scars of Malhamdale.

Hetton

Hetton is the next possible stop after Skipton. The route passes the tiny hamlet of Flasby but we don’t know of any accommodation there. Hetton is home to the award-winning Angel Inn, a 500 year old inn with a reputation for Modern British dining and 5 luxury rooms in a barn conversion opposite.  There's also a guest house a mile and a half away at Cracoe or you could catch the Dales Bus back to Skipton.

 

The Angel Inn	Hetton	BD23 6LT 01756 730264	On the route.
The Corncrake Guest House	Main Street, Cracoe	BD23 6LA 01756 730205	B&B approx 1.5 miles from the route. Dogs by arrangement.

Malham

Malham is a super place to stay. There are pubs and b&bs in the pretty village less than a mile and a half from the walk and a campsite right on route near Gordale Scar. Even if you don’t spend the night here, do walk up to Gordale Scar as its true scale and beauty is best seen up close.  Malham Cove has been home to a pair of breeding Peregrine Falcons since 1993 and for the past few years a special viewpoint has been set up so that visitors can view these magnificent birds.

 

Lister Arms	The Lane, Malham	BD23 4DB 01729 830330	Hotel in the centre of the village. Dogs by arrangement.
Buck Inn	Malham	BD23 4DA 01729 830317	Hotel in the centre of the village.
Riverhouse	Malham	BD23 4DA 01729 830315	Award winning 4 star guest house in the centre of the village. Dogs by arrangement.
Beck Hall	Cove Road, Malham	BD23 4DJ 01729 830332	Large B&B in centre of village. Dogs by arrangement.
Miresfield Farm	Malham	BD23 4DA 01729 830414	B&B and campsite on the edge of the village. Dogs by arrangement.
YHA Hostel	Malham	BD23 4DB	Youth hostel in centre of village.
Hill Top Bunk Barn	Hill Top Farm, Malham	BD23 4DJ 01729 830320	Bunk barn on the edge of the village.
Gordale Campsite	Gordale Scar House, Malham	BD23 4DL 01729 830333	Campsite very near the route approx 1.5 miles from village.
Riverside Campsite	Town Head Farm, Cove Road, Malham	BD23 4DE 01729 830287	Campsite very near village.

Settle

Settle is an attractive little market town with plenty of accommodation, shops and food. If you’ve stayed in Malham it may be a bit soon to stop for the night but it’s a good place for lunch and on a Tuesday there’s a lively market in the town square. You may like to visit the Museum of North Craven Life in the Folly or Settle Station where the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle line have restored the old signal box (open Saturdays or by arrangement). Alternatively you could continue walking along the banks of the River Ribble to Stainforth then catch the bus or a taxi back into Settle to spend the night.

Section Three: Ingleborough

The mighty Ingleborough, with its iconic shape, defines this section. The route leads over the top of the Hollow Mountain before dropping into the quiet seclusion of Chapel-le-Dale.

Stainforth

Stainforth Force is a series of lovely waterfalls where in October you can watch salmon leaping. There’s a campsite near the river and a few minutes walk away in the village of Stainforth a pub that does food and bed and breakfast.

 

Craven Heifer	Stainforth	BD24 9PH 01729 822599	Village pub in Stainforth. Tel 01729 822599. Dogs by arrangement.
Knight Stainforth Hall	Little Stainforth	BD24 0DP 01729 822200	Campsite on route near Stainforth Force.
Husband’s Barn	Stainforth	BD24 9PB 01729 822240	Farmhouse B&B between Settle and Stainforth.

Feizor

A couple of miles after Stainforth you’ll come to Feizor. If the refreshment sign at the farm says “Open” stop – you’ll get the best mug of milky coffee you’ll find on the whole walk.

Chapel-le-Dale

Chapel-le-Dale is a tiny hamlet best known for St. Leonard’s Church where navvies and their families who died building the Settle-Carlisle railway line are buried.  There are now a few b&b's in or near the hamlet. The Old Hill Inn has two letting bedrooms and is a splendid traditional pub with a reputation for good food. Accommodation can also be found at Ribblehead where the Station Inn offers b&b as well as a bunk barn. There is also a tradition of wild camping at the back of the Station Inn. 

 

Old Hill Inn	Chapel-le-Dale	LA6 3AR 01524 241256	Pub on route. Two rooms. No single night bookings on Fridays or Saturdays. Dogs by arrangement.
Croft Gate	Chapel-le-Dale	LA6 3JG 01524 242664	B&B on route. En-suite accommodation with private sitting room. No pets.
Dale House Farm	Chapel-le-Dale	LA6 3AP 01524 241211	Farm B&B. 1.4 miles SW of Chapel-le-Dale. Home reared breakfast. Double/Twin/Family room. Dogs by prior arrangement.
Station Inn	Ribblehead	LA6 3AS 01524 241274	Pub on alternative route. Five rooms plus lots of bunkhouse accommodation and tradition of wild camping at the back.

Ingleton

Four and a half miles from the route is Ingleton. It’s a popular tourist destination and there’s plenty of accommodation, cafes and shops if you need them. We don’t know of any bus service from Chapel-le-Dale to Ingleton and the nearest taxi firm is six miles away at Bentham. Tel 015242 62511.

 

The Wheatsheaf Inn	High Street, Ingleton	LA6 3AD 015242 41275	Hotel and pub in centre of Ingleton.
Springfield Country Guest House	Main Street, Ingleton	LA6 3HJ 015242 41280	Guest House in centre of Ingleton. Dogs by arrangement.
The Dales Guest House	Main Street, Ingleton	LA6 3HH 015242 41401	Guest House in centre of Ingleton. Discount for walkers. Dogs by arrangement.
YHA Hostel	Sammy Lane, Ingleton	LA6 3EG 0845 371 9124	Youth hostel in centre of Ingleton.
Moorgarth Farm Campsite	New Road, Ingleton	LA6 3DP 015242 241428	Seasonal camp site on A65 one mile south of Ingleton.

Section Four: Dentdale

An ancient packhorse route leads around the flank of Whernside, all the way to the beautiful village of Dent. The option to leave the route and climb Yorkshire’s highest peak may prove irresistible.

Dent

The first place you’ll find food or accommodation after leaving Chapel-le-Dale is Dent. It’s a beautiful village with a cobbled main street in one of the loveliest of all of the Dales. There are two pubs, b&bs, camping, cafes and shops in the village and a b&b and a bunkhouse just off the route about a mile and a half BEFORE you get to Dent. The Heritage Centre is packed with exhibits and information about life in the dale and is well worth a visit. Dent’s a lively village with a lot going on. Check the notice board for events like Dentdale Show  and the Dentdale Music and Beer Festival but don’t forget there will be pressure on accommodation at these times.

 

George and Dragon	Main Street, Dent	LA10 5QL 015396 25256	Hotel and pub in the centre of Dent.
The Sun Inn	Main Street, Dent	LA10 5QL 015396 25208	Pub in the centre of Dent.
Garda View	Main Street, Dent	LA10 5QL 015396 25209	B&B in the centre of Dent.
Stone Close	Main Street, Dent	LA10 5QL 015396 25231	Guest House and Tea Room in the centre of Dent.
Smithy Fold	Dentdale	LA10 5RE 015396 25368	B&B just off route approx 1.5 miles before Dent. Dogs by arrangement.
Whernside Manor Bunk House	Dentdale	LA10 5RE 015396 25213	Bunk House just off route approx 1.5 miles before Dent.
High Laning Camp Site	Dent	LA10 5JQ 015396 25239	Camp site in village.
Conder Farm Camp Site	Deepdale Road, Dent	LA10 5QT 015396 25277	Camp site in village.

Sedbergh

Sedbergh (pronounced Sedber) is England’s Official Book Town so if you enjoy browsing in new, rare and second hand bookshops this is the place to stay. The town offers a choice of accommodation including camping and the narrow Main Street and cobbled yards are worth exploring – check out the Sleepy Elephant shop, rumour has it that Bonnie Prince Charlie hid in the chimney! If you’ve got time it’s a short walk (about a mile) to the Friends Meeting House at Brigflatts, one of the oldest Quaker buildings in England. Sedbergh now also hosts the famous Dent Folk Festival.

 

Bull Hotel	Main Street, Sedbergh	LA10 5BL 015396 20264	Hotel in centre of Sedbergh. Dogs by arrangement.
The Dalesman	Main Street, Sedbergh	LA10 5BN 015396 21183	Inn in centre of Sedbergh.
Yew Tree Cottage	Loftus Hill, Sedbergh	LA10 5SQ 015396 21600	B&B in centre of Sedbergh. Dogs by arrangement.
Wheelwright Cottage	15 Back Lane, Sedbergh	LA10 5AQ 015396 20251	B&B in centre of Sedbergh. Dogs by arrangement.
Brantrigg	Whinfield Road, Sedbergh	LA10 5AZ 015396 21455	B&B in centre of Sedbergh.
Holmecroft	Station Road, Sedbergh	LA10 5DW 015396 20754	B&B just outside centre of Sedbergh. Dogs by arrangement.
High Roans	Guldrey, Sedbergh	LA10 5DS 015396 21440	B&B just outside centre of Sedbergh.
Apley House	27 Loftus Hill, Sedbergh	LA10 5RX 015396 20447	B&B opposite the School Chapel, close to the town centre.
Pinfold Caravan and Camping Site	Garsdale Road, Sedbergh	LA10 5JL 015396 20576	Caravan park on edge of town. Takes tents but gets booked up.

Section Five: Howgill Fells

The route crosses the entire Howgill Fell range in a breathtaking six mile ridge walk. These steep sided, round topped, velvety hills are unique in character and separate the mountains of Lakeland from the rolling Pennine hills.

Cautley

If you decide to take the alternative route from Sedbergh to Newbiggin-on-Lune you will pass the Cross Keys Temperance Inn at Cautley. It’s a 400 year old National Trust property that is famous for its ham and eggs. There are two letting bedrooms but don’t forget – it’s still a Temperance Inn – no bar but you can bring your own!

 

St. Mark's

Cautley, Sedbergh

LA10 5LZ 015396 20287

4-star b&b on alternative route. Can collect walkers from Sedbergh and Newbiggin. Dogs by arrangement.

Newbiggin-on-Lune

Newbiggin-on-Lune has accommodation but no pub or shop. The garden centre café serves light meals and snacks.

Ravenstonedale

A detour of about a mile takes you into the pretty village of Ravenstonedale which has two pubs, b&bs and a little shop. There’s also camping nearby.

 

Black Swan Hotel	Ravenstonedale	CA17 4NG 015396 23204	Hotel and pub in village. Dogs by arrangement.
Kings Head Hotel	Ravenstonedale	CA17 4NH 015396 23284	Hotel and pub in village. Dogs by arrangement. *Currently closed due to sale.
Coldbeck House	Ravenstonedale	CA17 4LW 015396 23407	B&B in village.
The Old Vicarage	Ravenstonedale	CA17 4NQ 015396 23565	B&B in village.
Westview	Ravenstonedale	CA17 4NG 015396 23415	B&B in village.
Bowber Head	Ravenstonedale	CA17 4NL 015396 23254	B&B and camping about a mile from village.
Low Greenside Campsite	Low Greenside Farm, Ravenstonedale	CA17 4LU 015396 23217	Campsite just outside Ravenstonedale.

Section Six: Eden Valley

After the isolated splendour of Sunbiggin Tarn is reached, a vast and unexpected expanse of limestone pavement is suddenly revealed at Great Asby Scar. Finally, after a lovely beckside ramble through the lush Eden Valley, the red sandstone of Appleby Castle comes into view.

Great Asby

Six and a half miles from Newbiggin-on-Lune is Great Asby. It’s a pleasant place to take a break and you can pick up a guide to the village in the church. The village pub is The Three Greyhounds. They do bar meals but check their website for opening times as they don’t always open at lunchtime in the winter.

Hoff

Three and a half miles from Great Asby the route crosses a road by the New Inn at Hoff. Alas, the pub is closed at the moment and up for sale.

Appleby-in-Westmorland

At last. Appleby is the end of the route. You might want to make your way straight to the station to head home on the Settle – Carlisle line. Otherwise take some time to explore Appleby. The little town has a charming old fashioned friendly feel to it and there are plenty of places to stay and to eat except in early June when the Horse Fair comes to town.

 

Appleby Manor Hotel	Roman Road, Appleby	CA16 6JB 017683 51571	Country house hotel.
The White Hart Hotel	Boroughgate, Appleby	CA16 6XG 017683 51598	Inn in centre of town.
Royal Oak Inn	Bondgate, Appleby	CA16 6UN 017683 51463	Inn on edge of town. Dogs by arrangement.
Tufton Arms Hotel	Market Square, Appleby	CA16 6XA 017683 51593	3 star luxury, family run hotel with restaurant in town centre. Online booking discounts and special offers.
Bondgate House	Bondgate, Appleby	CA16 6UE 017683 51245	Large B&B in centre of town.
Hawkrigg Farm	Colby	CA16 6BB 017683 51046	Campsite 1.8 miles from Appleby.