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Please follow this link to our new Richmond Way website.
Walking Holiday in Lancashire and
Yorkshire, England on
The Richmond Way
from Lancaster to Richmond
along the Lower Lune Valley, Ribblesdale, Wensleydale, & Swaledale
via Hornby, Ingleton, Ribblehead Viaduct, Limestone Country, Bainbridge,
Askrigg, Castle Bolton, and Grinton
The Richmond Way walking trail was devised by John Coppack and is combination of public footpaths , ancient tracks and quiet country lanes, making a walking route that is easy to follow.
you follow the River Lune upstream to Hornby and then the River Greta
to the North Yorkshire town of Ingleton.
From Ingleton you will see waterfalls and glens as the walking trail enters Limestone Country with stunning moors and hills.
The famous Ribblehead viaduct is a highlight of this section.
The walking tail then enters The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the famous dales of Raydale and Wensleydale, the largest of all the dales.
The little Yorkshire town of Askrigg is a must
for all fans of the James Herriot TV series.
The final section of the walk follows the River Swale to Richmond
ending at the historic Richmond Castle gates.
6 days walking
7 nights
Total Distance:
60 miles / 97 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7 / 14miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Yorkshire Dales
Ribblehead Viaduct
Limestone Pavements
Askrigg (James Heriot Country)
Day 1: Arrive Lancaster
Day 2: Lancaster to Hornby 10 miles
Day 3: Hornby to Ingleton 9 miles
Day 4: Ingleton to Ribblehead 7 miles
Day 5: Ribblehead to Bainbridge 14 miles
Day 6: Bainbridge to Grinton 12.5 miles
Day 7: Grinton to Richmond 9 miles
Day 8: depart Richmond
This is a new walking tour of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales, so we have carefully selected comfortable accommodation to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing.
at about 10 miles per day.
The Richmond Way connects with
The Dales Way at Ribblehead.
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on The Richmond Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- transfers are specified
- support should there be any problems on route
- OS maps and detailed itineraries
- Guide book to Richmond Way
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on The Richmond Way
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
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Way 8 day itinerary: 6 days walking and 7 nights accommodation |
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| £630pp dbl/twin |
£798pp single occ |
£868pp solo traveller |
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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| Lunches
and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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