A 90 mile walk across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire Dales
A Dales High Way Walk: a 90 mile walk across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire Dales

A Dales High Way

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Dales High Way Slide Show

shipley talk with Chris Grogan

The new walking season kicks off with a chance to see an illustrated talk on A Dales High Way by Chris Grogan this month.

Chris Grogan, who created the route with husband Tony, is giving the illustrated talk at the invitation of the Shipley Library Slide Show Group.

Chris has presented a version of her popular talk at many venues since its inception in 2007.

Dales High Way guide books will be on sale and members of the Friends of A Dales High Way committee will be there to chat to.

The talk will be hosted at Shipley Library, 2 Wellcroft Street, in the town centre, at 7.30pm on Friday 15th March.

Doors open at 7pm, it costs £3 which includes a cuppa and everyone is welcome.

See the Shipley Library Slide Shows website here.

2 March 2024

Appleby Castle for Sale at £9.5m

Appleby Castle

The 12th century castle in Appleby is up for sale with a price tag of £9.5 million.

First site of the castle signals the final stretch for walkers on A Dales High Way.

The keep dates back to around 1100 and the castle changed hands between Scots and English several times before it was partly destroyed in the 1660s by a Royalist army during the English Civil War. Lady Anne Clifford subsequently began to restore it to its earlier glory.

The castle has been extensively restored over the last 20 years. It is now home to a hotel and events business, with private living space and a museum.

Its current owner, Sally Nightingale, who moved to Appleby in the 1990s, said she would always "carry" Appleby Castle in her heart. “Lady Anne was the most celebrated owner of Appleby Castle and I’ve tried to follow in her footsteps," Ms Nightingale said.

The castle was closed to the public for many years following a dispute between the owners and English Heritage, but was finally re-opened 10 years ago.

See the Appleby Castle website here.

12 Feb 2024

Towpath Closure

Towpath closed at Saltaire

The canal towpath from Shipley through Saltaire has been closed for improvement works. The closure is expected to last 3 months.

The towpath is near the start of A Dales High Way. There are 2 easy alternative routes: the first is to follow the narrow road to the right of the towpath which leads through Salts Sports fields to rejoin the main route where a footbridge crossed the river; alternatively cross the footbridge by the Boathouse first, then follow the path on the opposite river side to rejoin the main route as it leaves the next footbridge.

The work is being funded by charity Sustrans, with the Government-funded Shipley Towns Fund paying £23,500 towards the project.

Sustrans says it is working with with the Canal & River Trust, the charity that looks after the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, and Bradford Council on the project, that includes a new asphalt surface with natural stone gravel finish to fill in muddy potholes and create a smooth route.

Towpath alternatives

23 Jan 2024

New Plan for National Park

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is updating its management plan – to cover the period 2025 to 2029 – and is asking:  ‘What needs doing most in the National Park in the next five years?’

You are invited to give your opinion on areas ranging from reducing pollution in rivers to increasing the supply of affordable homes, and rank what would be your top six priorities.  The public consultation is in the form of a survey, which takes only a few minutes to complete and is available online until Monday the 26th of February.

The Management Plan Partnership includes representatives from North Yorkshire and Westmorland and Furness Councils, private sector interests from North Yorkshire and Cumbria, as well as statutory environmental agencies.

Deputy Chair of the partnership, Neil Heseltine, said:  “The National Park Management Plan sets out the specific things we will work together to achieve; it is in effect a five-year ‘to do list’ for the various organisations that operate in the National Park.   If an area of work is not in the management plan, it won’t get done.  That’s why I would warmly invite anyone who has an interest in the future of the National Park to take part in this survey.”

A short film (see above) has been produced to encourage people to respond.

See the public survey here.

20 Jan 2024

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A Dales High Way

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Walk this spectacular landscape from Saltaire to Appleby-in-Westmorland

Explore its rich history, geology and culture

Return with a breathtaking train ride along England's most beautiful railway

More than just a walk

Dales High Way Guide Books

 

"Promoted through a superbly illustrated Companion booklet, rich in local geology, history and wildlife, with detailed OS-based maps in an excellent Route Guide, the Dales High Way is a sure-fire winner for all keen Dales walkers."
- Colin Speakman
Yorkshire Dales Review

David & Bridget walk a Dales High Way
Dales High Way - the film!
Nicola with Certficate & Guestbook at Appleby TIC

Dales High Way Certificate & Guestbook

Don't forget to call in at the Appleby Tourist Information Centre when you finish your walk to sign the Guestbook and collect your Certificate.

Appleby TIC in the Moot Hall

Dales High Way Lapel Badge thumbprint Dales High Way Lapel Badges

Celebrate your Dales High Way walk with this beautiful high quality enamel lapel badge.

 

 

 

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