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53.88, -1.66 · rel 5352963
53.88, -1.66 · rel 5352963
Dales Way Link
33,6 km from Leeds to Ilkley through alpine terrain and lakes.
Leeds
→
Ilkley
linear
33,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× monument
3× Water
1× Attraction
5× ruins
3× viewpoint
2× summit
Captain Oates Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Slabbering Baby
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Cow and Calf
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Statue of Henry Rowland Marsden
monument ·
30 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rombaldsmoor Bleach Mill
ruins ·
44 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stanza Stone
viewpoint ·
50 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pancake Stone
ruins ·
68 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Roman Doric Style Column
monument ·
83 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Menston Mill
ruins ·
87 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Coldstone House
Water ·
89 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Manor House
monument ·
93 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Surprise View
viewpoint ·
on the route
33,6 km
100%
Allan Smith
monument ·
on the route
33,6 km
100%
Knotties Stone
ruins ·
on the route
33,6 km
100%
Devil's Frying Pan
viewpoint ·
on the route
33,6 km
100%
Memorial Stone
monument ·
on the route
33,6 km
100%
Dades Well
Water ·
31 m off route
33,6 km
100%
Beacon Hill
summit ·
56 m off route
33,6 km
100%
Olicana Roman Fort
ruins ·
58 m off route
33,6 km
100%
The Bowshaws
summit ·
115 m off route
33,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Dales Way Link is 33.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Dales Way Link takes approximately 8h 22min to complete.
No, Dales Way Link is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Leeds to Ilkley. Plan ahead for return transport.
Dales Way Link starts at Leeds.
Dales Way Link is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.