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In recent years, the Dales Way, like much of Britain, has been subject to devastating winter storm damage, and this has resulted in some minor route changes and/or temporary diversions. The Dales Way Association (www.dalesway.org) keep an eye on any changes that are necessary, both temporary and permanent. So, it is a good idea, before setting off, to check their website for any updates. The Association’s website also contains detailed information about the Dales Way, and now has an online version of the former Dales Way Handbook, last printed in 2012.

Reaching the River Lune, near Lincoln’s Inn Bridge (Stage 5)

PLANNING THE WALK

Suggested itineraries

Walking the Dales Way must be what you want it to be. It is not a forced march, something you must do in so many days. This is a walk to be enjoyed in a leisurely manner; something to take your time over and to use as a gateway to explore the countryside that lies to either side of it.

The ssss1 at the beginning of the book shows the distance from and between each of the principal halts, and shows what facilities are available at those locations. Using this, it is possible to construct a walk that suits everyone, but it is stressed how important it is not to be over ambitious in planning a day’s walk.