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8 day Independent tour
Taking in some of Yorkshire's finest limestone scenery, this beautiful walk begins and ends in the lovely riverside town of Ilkley, also famous for its nearby moors. It follows the River Wharfe, the setting for the acclaimed film "Calendar Girls", before swinging west to Pen-y-ghent and Ribblesdale. It then crosses Malham Moor, passing Malham Tarn, Malham Cove and Malham itself, before heading to the interesting market town of Skipton and back to Ilkley by way of Ilkley Moor.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Ilkley
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Individual arrival in Ilkley and check in your first hotel.
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Day 2: Ilkley - Burnsall (22 km)
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A pleasant introduction to Wharfedale with steady walking and plenty to see including Bolton Abbey and the Strid. ~ 14 miles
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Day 3: Burnsall - Buckden (22 km)
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Continuing to follow the Wharfe through typical Dales villages such as Grassington and Kettlewell. ~ 14 miles
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| Day 4: Buckden - Horton in Ribblesdale (19 km) |
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Crossing into Littondale and on to Pen-y-ghent before dropping down into Horton in Ribblesdale for tonight's stop. ~ 12 miles
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Day 5: Horton in Ribblesdale - Malham (22 km)
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Joining the Pennine Way to climb over Fountain Fell to Malham Tarn. On then to the Limestone Pavement above Malham Cove,before descending into Malham, one of the most famous of Dales villages. ~ 14 miles
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Day 6: Malham - Skipton (17 km)
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Following the Pennine Way again, through Kirkby Malham and Airton to arrive in the lovely market town of Skipton for the night. ~ 11 miles
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Day 7: Skipton - Ilkley (17 km)
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As you climb from Skipton there are fine views of the Dales to the north and west. Farmland then gives way to moorland as you cross the edge of Ilkley Moor. Here the path follows high ground above Wharfedale, giving splendid views of the valley and the town of Ilkley. ~ 11 miles
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| Day 8: Departure day |
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After breakfast your tour comes to an end, and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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Price & Schedule
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DEPARTURE DATES:
Daily from mid-April to mid-October
Price per person
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$795 |
Single surcharge
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$320
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Extra nights pre or post tour
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$100 |
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| Included: |
- 7 nights with breakfast in typical English guesthouses of high standard, with shower or bath, and toilet
- Well marked route
- Detailed route-book, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
- Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
- Emergency service hotline
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MODERATE: Some gentle hills and full day hikes but nothing too difficult.You walk on public footpaths, crossing farm land and villages. Suitable for anyone with just a reasonable level of fitness.
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