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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Friend's Autumn Newsletter

DHW Newsletter 11.

This year's newsletter from the Friends of A Dales High Way is now available to download.

The newsletter provides a brief review of the year's events and developments along the route.

There is a roundup of improvements to the trail - this year focussed mainly on the first stage between Saltaire and Skipton, with thanks to rangers at Bradford Council's Countryside Service and volunteers from the Friend's of Ilkley Moor.

Community action from the residents of Dent village looks likely to save the iconic Sun Inn from closure, but this year's Ultra Marathon along the route looks like it may be the last for a while.

Iconic Appleby Castle is up for sale for anyone with £9 million to spare.

Best selling author David Nicholls, whose latest novel is set on the Coast to Coast Walk, talks about his love for lone long-distance walking and why A Dales High Way is one of his favourites.

There's also a chance to bake yourself a yummy crunchy chocolate and nutty treat, the Saltairey Appleby Cake, to give you an energy boost and keep you going on those long days along the trail.

Finally, we asked a guest editor in the shape of an AI Assistant, what they thought of A Dales High Way. The answer may surprise you.

Download the newsletter here.

17 Sept 2024

Step Repairs on Ilkley Moor

Jacob's Ladder repairs on Ilkley Moor courtesy of the Friends of Ilkley Moor

The knee crunching descent from Ilkley Moor has just got a lot easier for walkers on A Dales High Way, thanks to volunteers from the Friends of Ilkley Moor (FoIM).

The rough, steep stone steps, known locally as "Jacob's Ladder" which lead from the rim of Ilkley Moor down to White Wells have finally received the makeover they've been waiting for, probably since Victorian times.

Owen Wells, chair of the Friends, said " This is probably the most difficult task our volunteers have tackled. The steps will remain a tribute to their resourcefulness and determination for years to come."

Richard Perham of Bradford Council's Countryside Service provided the materials - mainly wood for the timber rises and 3 tons of hardcore - and a team of volunteers from the FoIM did the hard work. Between 10 and 15 volunteers worked on the upgrade for 8 consecutive Tuesdays, starting in mid-June – reckoned to be around 250 hours of labour in total. 

Richard Perham, said "It’s been great working with the volunteers on this project.  It was planned and designed by them and has been a catalyst to get the steps repaired. It looked like a daunting task, but the skill and hard work of the group has created a much safer and easier-to-use flight of steps on this right of way across the moor."

See the Friends of Ilkley Moor here.

18 Aug 2024

Last Dales High Way Ultra?

Mark Denby wins 104-mile race

Ultra marathon organisers Punk Panther have said that the Dales High Way event, run on the 6th and 7th July this year, will be the last time they organise this "stunningly brutal" race.

"The course is tough and gruelling and not to be underestimated, but the views are superb. If you ever get the chance to do the Dales High Way I can fully recommend it. Sadly due to numbers and the logistics required we will not be holding it again" said organiser Ryk Downes.

Sophie Clarke wins the Dals High Way Ultramarathon 2024

"There were only 7 finishers from the 21 starters which just shows how tough it was as there was a lot of experienced runners on the course. I always think getting to the finish and then having to go out again to do 14 miles with over 2000 feet of climb is a massive mind game considering that you have already completed the Dales High Way."

Winner of the Dales High Way 90-mile race was Sophie Clarke in a time of 22 hours 36 minutes. Mark Denby won the extended 104-mile course, taking in High Cup Nick, in a time of 24 hours 29 minutes.

The race was first held in May 2021, when Daniel Hendriksen came in first in just 20 hours 56 minutes.

Top photo: Mark Denby, winner of 104 mile extended course; bottom photo: Dales High Way winner Sophie Clarke collects her trophy.

See the Punk Panther website here.

25 July 2024

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