Linking the Cleveland Way with the Dales Way, this route from Helmsley to Ilkley provides an interesting walk across the Pennines, passing through the historic city of York.
Day One - Helmsley to Hovingham - approx. 8 miles / 13 km
Day Two - Hovingham to York - approx. 18 miles / 29 km
Day Three - York to Tadcaster - approx. 12 miles / 19 km
Day Four - Tadcaster to Wetherby - approx. 8 miles / 13 km
Day Five - Wetherby to Bramhope - approx. 13 miles / 21 km
Day Six - Bramhope to Ilkley - approx. 11 miles / 18 km
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Helmsley to Ilkley 70 miles / 112 km
Day One - Helmsley to Terrington - approx. 13 miles / 21 km
Day Two - Terrington to York - approx. 13 miles / 21 km
Day Three - York to Thorp Arch - approx. 17 miles / 27 km
Day Four - Thorp Arch to Bramhope - approx. 16 miles / 26 km
Day Five - Bramhope to Ilkley - approx. 11 miles / 18 km