Dales High Way - Skipton to Ilkley Linear walk
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Lovely walk starting from the market town of Skipton along the Dales High Way which has great views over the south Pennines toward Embsay and Beamsley Beacon. We will then drop down into the village of Addingham and follow the River Wharfe to Ilkley for a potter and refreshments
Returning to Skipton by bus (£2.00) where the walk ends.
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What to bring
WALKING BOOTS
Why boots? Won't trainers do?
Well, no - they won't keep your feet dry (think long wet grass, boggy moorland, streams and muddy fields) and they offer very little ankle support on rough paths (mountain walks especially), making twisting an ankle far easier.
WALKING TROUSERS OR SHORTS
Sorry - no jeans please. If it rains heavily, you will become cold, uncomfortable and miserable. This is an inconvenience at best and a liability at worst, especially on exposed higher level walks. Walking trousers dry far more quickly and are more comfortable when wet.
Water bottle or hydration bladder
Medication if necessary
Rucksack
Boots: Breathable walking shoes. Preferably waterproof for any wet/muddy areas
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Socks: A good walking sock to protect your feet
Layered clothing: Interchangeable base and mid-layer/outer layer recommended for this time of year
Hat/cap
Trousers: A pair of walking trousers over jeans and shorts etc. due to changes in weather and consider a breathable fabric where possible.
Walking pole/s if preferred
You may wish to bring along a camera to capture some of the beauty of this magical part of the country.
Sunscreen, if needed.
EXTRAS
Sit mat
These cost next to nothing, don't take up much space and provide a welcome perch during a lunch break when everyone else has nicked the best seats.
Walking Poles
The popularity of walking poles is steadily increasing as more people realise the benefits of them - this includes people of all ages. Poles offer a better spread of effort on ascent, taking some of the load off the legs and onto the arms. The same concept applies more so during descent due to the additional shock loading which would otherwise be present on the knee joints.
Poles are best used in pairs to balance your gait.
Food & drink
Bring food and drink for yourself . Food available in Ilkley and Skipton ed of the walk