Tidewater Way
92 mile walk connecting the tidal water of the east and west

A route connecting the tidal waters of the west coast with those of the east, thus laying the claim to be a coast to coast walk. The Way follows the Rivers Lune and Wenning, crossing the Pennine Way National Trail near Malham, the Dales Way in Wharfedale and using parts of the Ebor Way. Part of the proceeds of sales are donated to Christian Aid. The walk officially finishes in Ulleskelf, but as there is no accommodation there, we have concluded our itineraries in nearby Bolton Percy.

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Holiday Packages

All our Standard Itineraries include:

  • Hand-picked accommodation in B&Bs / guest houses / inns / small hotels
  • En-suite facilities where available
  • Breakfast
  • Daily baggage transfers from our own team of local drivers
  • All booking fees

We will also endeavour to include all these in any custom itinerary you wish to build for this walk.

Day 1: Lancaster to High Bentham (16.1m)
Day 2: High Bentham to Stainforth (11.5m), taxi to Settle*
Day 3: Taxi to Stainforth, walk to Linton (13.6m)
Day 4: Stainforth to Addingham (13.6m)
Day 5: Addingham to Bramhope (14.1m)
Day 6: Bramhope to Wetherby (14.2m)
Day 7: Wetherby to Bolton Percy (12.8m)

 

£1,190 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£960 per person (based on two sharing)
£890 per person (based on group of 3)
£855 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*price includes taxi

 

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Day 1: Lancaster to Austwick (23.2m)
Day 2: Austwick to Appletreewick (22.5m)
Day 3: Appletreewick to Bramhope (22.6m)
Day 4: Bramhope to Bolton Percy (27m)

 

£775 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£620 per person (based on two sharing)
£570 per person (based on group of 3)
£545 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Lancaster to High Bentham (16.1m)
Day 2: High Bentham to Malham (18.4m)
Day 3: Malham to Addingham (23.1m)
Day 4: Addingham to Harewood (20.8m)
Day 5: Harewood to Bolton Percy (21.7m)

 

£880 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£715 per person (based on two sharing)
£665 per person (based on group of 3)
£640 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Lancaster to High Bentham (16.1m)
Day 2: High Bentham to Stainforth (11.5m), taxi to Settle*
Day 3: Taxi to Stainforth, walk to Burnsall (16.7m)
Day 4: Burnsall to Ilkley (13.4m)
Day 5: Ilkley to Harewood (17.3m)
Day 6: Harewood to Bolton Percy (21.7m)

 

£1,045 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£845 per person (based on two sharing)
£785 per person (based on group of 3)
£755 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*price includes taxi

 

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Day 1: Lancaster to Hornby (10.1m)
Day 2: Hornby to Clapham (12.6m)
Day 3: Clapham to Malham (12.2m)
Day 4: Malham to Burnsall (12.6m)
Day 5: Burnsall to Ilkley (13.4m)
Day 6: Ilkley to Bramhope (10.6m)
Day 7: Bramhope to Wetherby (14.2m)
Day 8: Wetherby to Bolton Percy (12.8m)

 

£1,275 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,045 per person (based on two sharing)
£970 per person (based on group of 3)
£935 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Lancaster to Hornby (10.1m)
Day 2: Hornby to Clapham (12.6m)
Day 3: Clapham to Malham (12.2m)
Day 4: Malham to Burnsall (12.6m)
Day 5: Burnsall to Addingham (10.5m)
Day 6: Addingham to Menston (9.3m)
Day 7: Menston to Harewood (10.8m)
Day 8: Harewood to Boston Spa (12.1m)
Day 9: Boston Spa to Bolton Percy (9.6m)

 

£1,405 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,155 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,075 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,035 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Lancaster to Hornby (10.1m)
Day 2: Hornby to High Bentham (7m)
Day 3: High Bentham to Austwick (7.7m)
Day 4: Austwick to Malham (10.7m)
Day 5: Malham to Linton (9.5m)
Day 6: Linton to Appletreewick (5.1m)
Day 7: Appletreewick to Addingham (9.1m)
Day 8: Addingham to Menston (9.3m)
Day 9: Menston to Harewood (10.8m)
Day 10: Harewood to Boston Spa (12.1m)
Day 11: Boston Spa to Bolton Percy (9.6m)

 

£1,635 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,360 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,270 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,225 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Lancaster to Hornby (10.1m)
Day 2: Hornby to High Bentham (7m)
Day 3: High Bentham to Austwick (7.7m)
Day 4: Feizor to Malham (10.7m)
Day 5: Malham to Linton (9.5m)
Day 6: Linton to Appletreewick (5.1m)
Day 7: Appletreewick to Addingham (9.1m)
Day 8: Addingham to Menston (9.3m)
Day 9: Menston to Harewood (10.8m)
Day 10: Harewood to Wetherby (8.9m)
Day 11: Wetherby to Tadcaster (8.5m)
Day 12: Tadcaster to Bolton Percy (4.3m)

 

£1,805 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,490 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,385 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,335 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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* All headline holiday prices are shown per person, based on two people sharing.

Baggage Transfer

Baggage Transfer is automatically included in the price of all our Walking Holiday packages.

These prices are for anyone planning their own holiday and just need bags moving from one stop to the next.

£435 per person (single)
£220 per person (based on two sharing)
£150 per person (based on group of 3)
£115 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£315 per person (single)
£160 per person (based on two sharing)
£110 per person (based on group of 3)
£85 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£330 per person (single)
£165 per person (based on two sharing)
£155 per person (based on group of 3)
£120 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£375 per person (single)
£190 per person (based on two sharing)
£130 per person (based on group of 3)
£100 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£460 per person (single)
£230 per person (based on two sharing)
£155 per person (based on group of 3)
£120 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£500 per person (single)
£250 per person (based on two sharing)
£170 per person (based on group of 3)
£130 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£555 per person (single)
£280 per person (based on two sharing)
£190 per person (based on group of 3)
£145 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£635 per person (single)
£320 per person (based on two sharing)
£215 per person (based on group of 3)
£165 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

Note: If you are booking accommodation in an Airbnb, you must ensure that there will either be someone available to take collection/delivery of your bags or that they have appropriate, secure storage in the event that the proprietor is absent.

Walk Information

  • Holiday Options
  • Walk Info
  • Maps & Guide Books

Rest Days
Rest days can be incorporated into any walking holiday package at an additional £65.00 per person per night

Solo Travellers
Solo travellers please contact us or use the booking form to send your proposed itinerary including dates, and we will price accordingly. Where possible, we take advantage of existing bookings from other clients to ensure you receive a cost effective service.

Alternative Itineraries
For alternative itineraries to those provided for this route, please contact us, or use the Booking Form to submit your proposed itinerary and number of participants and we will quote accordingly.

Walking Season Dates
Prices are based on the walk starting after 1st April and ending before 30th September. For walks outside those dates, please contact us. We provide a reduced out of season service, but still manage to meet the needs of most customers who contact us during this period.

Walk Information
A route connecting the tidal waters of the west coast with those of the east, thus laying the claim to be a coast to coast walk. The Way follows the Rivers Lune and Wenning, crossing the Pennine Way National Trail near Malham, the Dales Way in Wharfedale and using parts of the Ebor Way.

Part of the proceeds of sales are donated to Christian Aid. The walk officially finishes in Ulleskelf, but as there is no accommodation there, we have concluded our itineraries in nearby Bolton Percy.

OS Explorer Maps
OL2 - Yorkshire Dales - Southern & Western areas
OL41 - Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale
289 - Leeds
290 - York
297 - Lower Wharfedale & Washburn Valley

Guide Books
"Tidewater Way" by Tony Rablen (1996) - ISBN: 978-1871125276

Mobile Digital Mapping
Digital maps can be viewed on most modern smartphones using an appropriate app, downloaded from the app store associated with your device. Brigantes recommend that whichever app you use, it should support Ordnance Survey 1:25k or 1:50k scale maps. There are many apps to choose from, but the two main providers are Ordnance Survey and Memory Map.

Each provider’s app has its own benefits, but both provide all-important offline navigation, meaning your device does not need a mobile signal to work effectively on the trail.

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