England
Dales Way official sections
6 official sections, spread across a 5–9-day itinerary.
| Section | Distance | Time | Ascent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1Ilkley to BurnsallUp the Wharfe from the edge of the West Yorkshire towns into the Dales. | 13.0 mi21.0 km | 5–6 h | 270 m900 ft |
| Section 2Burnsall to BuckdenInto limestone country, with superb views over Upper Wharfedale. | 13.5 mi21.8 km | 5–6 h | 310 m1,000 ft |
| Section 3Buckden to GearstonesUp to where the Wharfe begins, and over the top of the Dales. | 13.7 mi22.0 km | 6–7 h | 510 m1,650 ft |
| Section 4Gearstones to SedberghDown the quiet valley of Dentdale to the Howgill Fells. | 12.8 mi20.6 km | 5–6 h | 140 m450 ft |
| Section 5Sedbergh to BurnesideOut of the Dales, across the Lune Gorge, towards the Lakes. | 15.8 mi25.4 km | 7–8 h | 470 m1,550 ft |
| Section 6Burneside to Bowness-on-WindermereOver the Lakeland foothills to England's grandest lake. | 9.3 mi15.0 km | 4–5 h | 340 m1,100 ft |
Distances and ascent follow the trail's GPS route. Walking time is a range. A section can take more than one walking day.