The Dales Way is a long distance footpath of about 80 miles (129km) that starts from Ilkley and finishes in Bowness-on-Windermere. The route follows as far as possble riverside paths and offers a scenically attractive route from West Yorkshire to the Lake District.
For more information on the Dales Way visit -
http://www.dalesway.org.uk/maps_guides.cfm
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/name/d/dales
Dales Way Accommodation
There is a variety of accommodation available in Ilkley from guest accommodation to hotels.
Walkers are Welcome
Ilkley is a Walkers are Welcome town and is committed to welcoming walkers. Several properties are inspected under Quality in Tourism's Walkers Welcome accommodation inspection scheme, which indicates properties that have services aimed at walkers e.g. drying rooms, packed lunches proviced.
Dales Way Accommodation Services
Several properties in Ilkley offer special services for those walking the Dales Way from car parking to bag collection.
Beck House Farm is a four star, silver award winning guest house located in picturesque Addingham Moorside. A variety of services are available to those walking the Dales Way:
Pick up / Bag Collection
If arriving by train we can arrange to collect you and your bags from Ilkley or Steeton station. You can then either walk from here and join the route at Addingham or we will drop you off at the Dalesway start in Ilkley, or at Addingham.
Car Parking
If arriving by car we have ample off-road parking and you can leave your vehicle here for the duration of the walk and collect it at the finish. (Vehicles are left at your own risk).
Other Services
If you are using a baggage courier service we can keep your bags secure until they are collected or, if not, we can take your bags to your next accommodation for a small fee.
As a guest of ours you have use of a fully equipped kitchen during your stay. If you would like to pre-order groceries we can get these on your behalf.
All these services are subject to timing and our availability but please feel free to discuss any of these or other requirements when booking and we will endeavour to help.
Pickersgill Manor Farm is a four star, silver award bed and breakfast on Silsden Moor about 5 miles from the start of The Dalesway.
Car Parking
We have lots of off road parking, you are welcome to leave your vehicle for the duration of the walk and collect when you finish. (Vehicles are left at your own risk).
Pick up/Bag Collection
Collection from Ilkley or Steeton train station or bus from Silsden or Ilkley. We can drop off so you can start your walk from Ilkley.
Services
If your bags are being collected we can keep them secure until they are collected. I do offer a tray supper, homemade and traditional, main, dessert and a drink, £12.50 per person.
Packed lunch £6.50 per person.
Washer and drying available.
Services are subject to timing and our availability but please feel free to discuss any of these or other requirements when booking.
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