England
Dales Way itineraries
Most people start with the 6-day plan. We publish 5–9 walking days.
| Plan | Average | Longest day |
|---|---|---|
 5 days Compact Starts with a long first day to Grassington and crosses from Langstrothdale into Dentdale in one push to Dent. | 15.7 mi 25.2 km | 20.9 mi 33.6 km |
| 6 days Classic Usual start The usual walk, with the high crossing from Hubberholme to Cowgill in the middle of the week. | 13.0 mi 21 km | 15.8 mi 25.4 km |
| 7 days Relaxed Gives the high crossing a day of its own from Oughtershaw, with nights in Kettlewell and at Patton Bridge. | 11.2 mi 18 km | 13.5 mi 21.8 km |
| 8 days Leisurely Takes Wharfedale slowly, with a half day from Appletreewick to Grassington and a night in Buckden. | 9.8 mi 15.8 km | 13.5 mi 21.8 km |
| 9 days Unhurried Adds a night at Staveley, so the last two days into Bowness are both short. | 8.7 mi 14 km | 11.6 mi 18.6 km |
Distances follow the trail's GPS route. Walking to your stay adds extra distance. A shorter plan is the same route with nights joined.