The Herriot Way is a circular walk following a route first described by the famous TV vet James Herriot. It runs approximately 52 miles through the Yorkshire Dales; with each day around 13 miles in length.

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Walk Information

The Dales of Wensleydale and Swaledale were always very scenic and attractive, but have become renowned as a result of the popular television series , based on the books by James Herriot, “ All Creatures Great and Small”, and which were about his work and exploits located in these two dales.

The route starts at Hawes, from here you will walk through meadows to Aysgarth with its famous waterfalls, after which, for two days, you will follow old lead miners tracks from high moorland to dale, passing through tranquil villages and bustling market towns, all of which deserve some of your time. The last day the route leaves Keld and climbs over Great Shunner Fell, over the moor, descending into Wensleydale and takes in a visit to Hardraw Force, Englands highest single-drop waterfall, before continuing to the market town of Hawes.

The four-day holiday is relatively short, but this will enable you to decide where you would like extend your stay, or where you would like to spend more time on a future occasion.

The walk will require moderate exertion, and you will require to be reasonably fit, but as with our other walks in the dales, and any other long distance walk, it is important not to overestimate ones stamina, or the amount of equipment you require for your holiday, within the constraints of personal comfort.

The map you will require to cover this route is: OS Outdoor Leisure Sheet 30 (Yorkshire Dales Northern and Central Areas) and the usual guidebook is “Walking The Herriot Way” by Stuart W. Greig.

Useful External Links

• Walking The Herriot Way by Stuart W. Greig
• Walking Places Message Forum

Economy Options

Take this package, and we will transfer your baggage along with your overnight accommodation, daily along the trail. Our trailer-tents or caravans will provide you with comfortable overnight accommodation during your holiday.

This alternative package includes:

• Two, or four-man off-the-ground sleeping accommodation, with all bedding provided.
• Cooking facilitates and equipment included.
• Electric hook-up points where available.
• Electric refrigerator and lanterns.
• Self-catering hampers containing ingredients for continental-style breakfasts, packed lunches and cooked evening meals.
• Overnight stays on campsites with washing & W.C. facilitates, and usually more. (details supplied)
• No baggage transfer costs - your baggage travels daily from campsite to campsite with your accommodation.
• Substantial savings on your holiday costs.

The packages can be adapted to your specific requirements, and we can also arrange to return you to your car at the end of your holiday.

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