Aug 2009
From: Ange
Date: 06 September 2009
Fab time on the Dales Highway. Recommend it to all those travellers out
there who enjoy a daily challenge. The first two days with my Dad, but the
rest alone. Had a fab time.
DHW - 11th-18th July 2009
From: Sue & Dave
Date: 25 July 2009
Dear Tony & Chris
Just completed your walk, really enjoyed it. Tearoom at Feizor was
excellent even provided a towel to dry my hair! Accommodation; in
particular worthy of mention: were Archway Cottage - Ilkley: Croft Gate -
Chapel-le-Dale: Apley House - Sedbergh: The Old Vicarage - Ravenstonedale.
No problems with route finding, particularly liked the map format.
informative walk website!
From: kevin proctor
Date: 19 July 2009
Really enjoyed reading all the information on this great 90 miles walk,
thinking of doing this walk. Enjoyed all the scenic places shown and will
be getting a copy of daleshighway book! KEEP UP THE BRILL WEBSITE!
High Level?
From: GeoffC
Date: 30 June 2009
This route is a 'High Level' Dales Way:- Whernside is the highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales and there is a perfectly good path over it. Why does the route deliberately avoid it and go along the base?.
Chris replies: There's an optional route over the top of Whernside in the
Route Guide, and as we say it's "hard to resist in good weather". The main route follows an ancient pack-horse trail from Chapel-le-Dale into Dentdale called "The Craven Way", passing through Winterscales, under the Viaduct, past Force Gill and up over the northern flank of Whernside, reaching 540 m.
Overall we have tried to put together a route that is varied, with plenty of interest, rather than just ticking off all the highest points.
People are free to adapt it to suit themselves of course, and should do so.
Following the Pennine Way from Malham to Horton, for example, would take in Pen-y-ghent as well.
More accommodation in Chapel-le-Dale
From: Simon
Date: June 29, 2009
Hello,
I would be grateful of a listing on your website.
Dale House Farm http://www.dalehousefarm.com
Chapel-le-Dale LA6 3AP 01524 241211 enquiries@dalehousefarm.com
Farm B&B on alternate route. The closest building to the summit of
Ingleborough. Home reared breakfast. Double/Twin/Family room. Dogs by
prior arrangement.
See the BBC
Look North Report on the Dale House Farm Kune piglets.
Accommodation upgrade please
From: Brenda Boustead
Date: June 21, 2009
Hello
I have had quite a lot of very happy walkers who are enjoying your walk.
I intend to start day one myself on Tuesday and hopefully do a day a week to fit in with guests etc.
So thank you for putting my B & B on your list.
I have 4 stars with a silver award and wonder if you could please include that on my
description.
We are certainly having more dales high way walkers than coast to coast ones this year so thank you.
Brenda Boustead
Tranna Hill
Newbiggin on Lune
Dales Highway May 2009
From: Roger Yardley
Date: 28 May 2009
Day 1 - Sun 3/5 Saltaire to Skipton
Day 2 - Sat 9/5 Skipton to Settle
Day 3 - Sun 17/5 Settle to Ribblehead.
Returning to Shipley by train on each occasion.
Day 4 - Sun 24/5 Ribblehead to Sebergh - overnight at Yew Tree Cottage (warm welcome from Anne Jones) Excellent meal at the Dalesman.
Day 5 - Mon 25/5 Sedbergh to Ravenstonedale - overnight at The Old Vicarage (well worth the mile detour - just for the home made cake alone!)
Day 6 - Tues 26/5 Ravenstonedale to Appleby - back to Leeds via Settle/Carlisle.
Best day definitely Howgill Fells - will revisit soon.
Excellent weather, only rained last 2 miles into Settle on day 3.
Would recommend this walk as either a single outing or in sections using Settle/Carlisle.
TONY REPLIES: Congratulations Roger. You are the first person to
go on record as having completed the route since its official launch!
Skipton By-pass
From: Roy from Skipton
Date: 27 April 2009
A very interesting and different way that I am keen to try, but I think
your route out of Skipton should avoid having to cross the busy by-pass.
From the south this can be done by taking Short Lee Lane on reaching the
by-pass which takes you to the west. On reaching the Skipton - Grassington
B6265 road, cross the road and there is a path between the houses that
cuts through to the minor road to Stirton. Turn right along this straight
section of road which crosses the by-pass by an overbridge and continue to
White Hills which is the top of a rise in the road . Just beyond is the
old lodge for the Tarn House hotel and turn right along the drive and with
a caravan park to your right take a signed footpath to the left which
crosses a field to a sunken lane past Tarn House farm and after a short
distance to the right joins your documented route which comes in from the
right. Much safer!!
Croft Gate bed and breakfast - Chapel le Dale
From: Martin and Jean Carter
Date: 01 April 2009
After talking to a couple of our guests who were using your book to
walk part of the Dales highway we realise that this footpath passes right
by our cottage b&b. We are a new, quality bed and breakfast in the
little hamlet of Chapel le Dale opposite the church. We offer two double
en-suites, cosy log fire in guest sitting room, comfy beds with luxurious
bedding, home made bread, complimentary bottle of chilled wine, packed
lunches and a warm welcome. We even offer to collect guests from nearby
Ribblehead railway station. Our website address if anybody is interested
is www.croft-gate.co.uk
The book looks really good and we are going to purchase it for our
guest book shelves.
TONY REPLIES: That's excellent news. You've just doubled the
b&b accommodation in Chapel-le-Dale.
Great website
From: Dianne Draper
Date: 31 March 2009
Well done Chris and Tony (and Jess the dog) - the website is really
clear, I especially like the news section as well.
Feizor refreshments
From: Elaine Knowles
Date: 30 March 2009
I HAVE A LOCAL TEA ROOM IN FEIZOR, I HAVE BEEN OPEN 18 MONTHS AND
PEOPLE WHO HAVE BOUGHT YOUR MAP SAYS YOU HAVE NOT SAID ANYTHING ABOUT A
TEAROOM ON ROUTE.
TONY REPLIES: And what a lovely tea room it is. Just the
job as you drop from Smearset Scar - pot of tea and toasted teacake can't
be beaten! Alas, we didn't have room in the Route Guide to mention all
these great refreshment stops, but it gets a glowing reference on the
Accommodation web pages, and rest assured it will definitely get a mention
in the forthcoming A Dales High Way Companion - published this
summer.
Re: Memory Map
From: Tony
Date: 21 Mar 2009
You can get the route in various downloadable formats from the Long
Distance Walkers Association website at http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_id=8037
You have to be a member, but at just £13 for a year it's well worth
it.
Memory Map
From: Mike
Date: 22 Feb 2009
It would be nice if the route could be purchased in a downloadable file
format for importing into memory Map. Your own GPS could then be programed
with the route and maps printed out.
Accommodation
From: Barbara Manwaring
Date: 10 Feb 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Grogan,
Love the book. I run St. Mark's Bed and Breakfast in Cautley, Sedbergh with 4 Stars
(VisitBritain).
Even though I am not at one of the designated 'night stops' I have 5
comfortable ensuite bedrooms available -3 twin, 1 family/twin and 1
single, three of the rooms have baths. There is a bus that passes the
house - however I am able to collect and return walkers to their finish
and start points. Evening meals and packed lunches are available. There
are facilities for drying wet clothes and boots.
Walkers can access the house by heading east from Calders via just
South of Dummacks and then South to follow the ridge of Fawcett Rigg,
and coming off the fell at the access point at Steps End where there is a
footbridge across the river Rawthey - there is a short walk south along
the A683 to St. Mark's which is almost opposite St. Mark's church.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you need more information:
www.saintmarks.uk.com
Ramblers review
From: Mark
C
Date: 23 Jan 2009
Hi. Saw the write-up in the West Yorkshire Ramblers mag. I look forward
to tackling at least part of it. Congratulations too on the website -
colourful, well designed and very clear and interesting. I especially like
the news stories. Best wishes, Mark
A single base for the
entire walk?
From: Tony
Date: 13 Nov 2008
Someone wrote by email to ask where
would be a good base for the entire week in order to walk A Dales High Way
using public transport. This is a good question, because it can certainly
save a lot of money staying in one spot for the week. However, I think it
is very difficult given the total distance covered. Certainly the first
half of the walk can be done by using the Leeds - Carlisle railway and
basing yourself at Skipton or Settle. There are plenty of early trains
Southbound to get a good start. This would work fine as far as Ribblehead
(using that alternative). After that it's a bit harder, as there is no
direct link from Sedbergh or Newbiggin-on-Lune to the railway. There is,
though a bus service from Brough calling at Kirkby Stephen,
Newbiggin-on-Lune and Sedbergh (564). It is not very frequent so careful
timing is required. This would allow a second stage stop over in, say
Sedbergh. There is also a bus link to Appleby from Kirkby Stephen.
Stopping the week in Appleby might seem, at first glance, an option, but
the earliest trains south would mean a late start. Kirkby Stephen might
seem another option, but the same problem as Appleby applies and of course
Kirkby Stephen rail station is a couple of miles from the town. There is
also the question of the cost of all this public transport - would you
actually save much?
Glorious booklet.
From:
Date: 12 Nov 2008
I was totally astounded when I saw
this booklet. It is so well written, researched and photographed. It will
prove to be an invaluable guide for walkers. It therefore must have been
done by Chris. Love Karol-An Grogan (Sister).
Your Dales High Way Book
From: Julie
Date: 12 Nov 2008
Your sister Karol made me buy this
book!!!!! Good job I like it!
Well Impressed
From: The
Walking Englishman
Date: 05 Nov 2008
Dear Tony and Chris, I am truly
impressed with the work you have put in to creating a highly original and
thoroughly delightful walk - I have walked many parts of your route but
not in its entirity. However I would gladly do the walk so watch out for
it on the Walking Englishman! By the way, many thanks for the
complementary copy. I will be sure to use it. All the best, Mike
Brockhurst
Fantastic reviews!!!
From: C&K
Date: 31 Oct 2008
Hi you two, congratulations on the
fantastic reviews in the T&A and the very presdigous Dalesmen!!!
endless love C&K xx
Re: Dales Highway
From: Chris
and Tony
Date: 27 Oct 2008
Best of luck. Let us know how you get
on. Chris and Tony
Dales Highway
From: Marge
and Tom - Harrogate
Date: 25 Oct 2008
I just saw the article in the
Dalesman and am excited to try the walk with my husband with his
retirement in mind. We have grown to love this area and can't wait to get
those feet moving.
A Dales High Way
From: Stephen
Leather
Date: 09 Oct 2008
Love the book, where are my boots! 11
years ago my wife and I walked from our house in Frizinhall, Shipley, to
Keld in Swaledale. I think a second dose of medicine is called for! All
good wishes, Stephen
Very handy site
From: Terry
Date: 01 Oct 2008
I was on Snowden the weekend of the
heaviest rain, and some of my pics look a bit like the ones you have of
the Dales - ie very wet! If you fancy a greasy spoon in Leeds after a hard
day's walking, you might like to have a gander at my cafes website - www.leedscafe.co.uk/
Thanks for the comments
From: Tony
Date: 30 Sep 2008
Many thanks to all those who posted
nice comments about the Book Launch. As some of you know, Chris wasn't
able to make it because her mum had died that weekend. However, I'm glad
we didn't cancel it altogether and was very heartened by the fantastic
turnout and the very good comments afterwards. We also managed to raise a
few quid for Saltaire festival as well. Thanks again.
dales high way
From: barry
and jane
Date: 29 Sep 2008
Hi we have just
walked the first little bit of your booklet up to Addingham and found it
very clear and easy to follow. We are now keen to go on to Settle. Thanks
and good luck with future
I might even take up
walking...
From: sharon
Date: 19 Sep 2008
Well, done to both of you! Thank you
for a wonderful evening. It was a beautiful presentation, what a glorious
landscape we have on our doorstep. Thanks for reminding me why I love
Yorkshire.
Great maps!
From: Sarah
and Jim
Date: 19 Sep 2008
We just bought the book on Monday at
the talk in Saltaire. Tony really made the talk interesting with his
historical and geographical facts along the route. The photos are great,
very inspiring and the maps are easy to read. I like the little quote
boxes with additional trail information. Can't wait to put on the baby
rucksack and try it out.
Launch of a Dales
Highway
From: Jane
and Barry
Date: 18 Sep 2008
Hiya Tony Chris,just to say Monday
night was fab, (jane can see Tony as forum Chair.....much funnier than I
could ever be!) The dvd was great, and Barry loved the google earth thing.
We are looking forward to doing day 1 in a few weeks time! Huge congrats
to you both, and so sorry Chris could not be there to share the moment of
glory!
walk launch
From: julia
Date: 18 Sep 2008
Great idea to have a launch so we
could have a look at where the walk goes. Even though I've walked a bit in
the dales it just shows how we get stuck in our ways and there is more to
explore, particulary howgills and up to Appleby. Also pleased to have
access to a supply of lovely greeting and post cards!! When I walked the
Dales Way, about 20 years ago, it rained all the way ... so, yes, the
plastic wallet is a good idea.
Monday evening
From: Matt
Date: 18 Sep 2008
Really enjoyed the evening, fantastic
to see so many people at the event, felt like the beginning of something
really special. Well done both of you. Can't wait to get my boots on...
Well I need to buy some actually, but now I've got a real incentive!
Monday's book launch.
From: kelly
Date: 18 Sep 2008
Congratulations on a very well
presented and interesting launch. We arrived at a very pleasant and
buzzing half moon cafe mon monday evening to find we were just in time to
grab a glass of wine and take our seats. Tony's presentation informed us
uf many interesting features we will see along the way, such as the cup
and ring and swastika stones. The slide show gave us spectacular views of
whats to come when we start our own adventure. The talk also gave us great
insight into the ancient history behind some of the landscape covered in
the walk, as well as some of the traditional annual events that still take
place today. We really enjoyed the video that followed the talk, it gave
us a real feeling of what's to come. Well done for a fantastic preview of
a dales highway. Now where's them boots!!!
Re: Welcome
From: Janet,
Vancouver
Date: 01 Sep 2008
It's on my list for next time I'm in
the UK, it looks great.
Welcome
From: Tony
& Chris
Date: 23 Aug 2008
Welcome to A Dales High Way
Discussion Forum. You are welcome to leave any comments you have about the
website, the route, the walk guide, the accommodation or anything else.
Please bear in mind that this is a moderated site and so any offensive
material will be removed. Thanks for taking a look.
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