Dales Way Traveller Reviews

Dales Way. The whole trip was well planned and went off without a hitch. The scenery was at its best. Practically continuous bluebell and lambs from start to finish. Coming across wooded glades carpeted in blue was amazing.

Prompt and efficient service. Information packed well planned and helpful.

We walked from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere, a distance of 81 miles, in 6 days. Mickledore Travel organised the whole trip, including the accommodation and luggage transfers each day.

Mickledore are exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable on the telephone when booking. Their pre-departure holiday pack is incredibly informative and includes a map, book and suggested places to eat. During the holiday, we had a couple of issues (not Mickledore's fault) and Mickledore resolved them promptly and with professionalism. The accommodation they book is of a very high standard and the luggage transfer went smoothly.

Walking the Dales Way at the end of October could have been a bit risky, weather-wise! Yes, we had some rain but we also had sunshine, fabulous colours, superb views and free from crowds of people. It was well organised by Mickledore and the accommodation provided even more variety with B & Bs, a farmhouse and small country pubs.

This was my fourth walk organised by Mickledore and right from the first contact everyone I spoke to or communicated with was helpful and knowledgeable.

Tackled the Dalesway from Ilkley to Windermere in early September 2021. Path makes its way through Wharfedale, traverses into Ribblesdale and passes the Howgills into the Lakes. A stunning scenic way, walking is relatively easy following river valleys with few ascents and well waymarked. Highlights everyday passing historical sites such as Bolton Abbey, well known landmarks such as the Yorkshire three peaks and lovely towns and villages including Dent and Sedbergh.

Mickledore made the first class arrangements for our walk over 8 nights. We were staying at well appointed accommodation with friendly and helpful staff. Lovely meals were taken at the accommodation or were booked by us at nearby places suggested by MIckledore. Luggage transfers operated without a hitch. The guidebook and map provided made the day easy allowing us to enjoy the fantastic scenery.

Great walking holiday, everything was spot on

Great attention to detail

We walked The Dales Way and accommodation, route and luggage transfer was organised by Mickledore.

The holiday was well organised and Mickledore were easy to deal with. The recommendations of places to eat was particularly helpful and all the information they gave us was useful.

Our second fantastic walking holiday with Mickledore, our first being the Coast to Coast in 2019. Everything including accommodation, baggage transfer and packed lunches ran like clockwork. Accommodation was to a high standard, you could not find fault with any. Mickledore took the pain out of planning a walking holiday ourselves. They are always polite, efficient and professional when communicating, either by e/mail or a direct phone call. A professional operator well on top of their game. If you are wavering regards booking a holiday with Mickledore then don’t book straight away, you won’t be disappointed.

Mickledore are polite, friendly and professional when communicating. I particular like the way they are so helpful on the phone. Quick to help and answer any questions, and will go out of their way to ensure you have a fantastic walking holiday. Our holiday pack of guide book and map etc., complimented by a very good app were more than sufficient. We will be sure to use them again..

We were recommended Mickledore by a family friend and I am so glad we trusted them as it was brilliantly organised from start to finish. They were so helpful and professional, especially during these difficult days of Covid when things can change from one day to the next.

They were really organised and replied to emails very quickly and nothing was too much trouble. Very friendly too.

We walked the Dales Way from Ilkley to Bowness on Windemere over seven days. This was all arranged through Mickledore who booked all our overnight accommodation, provided luggage transit between accommodation sites and ensured we had packed lunches provided each day. Nothing let us down so we could concentrate on the walking and taking in the sites.

We have now used Mickledore on two occasions for our walking holidays. On both occasions every thing was meticulously and went to plan. Even the accommodation sites we stayed at were very positive about Mickledore.

My friend Tom and myself walked the Dales Way and it was a most enjoyable experience , helped by the excellent accommodation and efficient baggage transfer provided by the Company.. At all the places we stayed, the breakfasts and packed lunches provided were both of good quality and a fair choice.

Mickledore Door Travel , an organisation that we have used twice and on both occasions provided an excellent service.