Gradients and terrain on the Dales Way are relatively easy, but the going may be muddy underfoot in wet weather. There are also a large number of stiles and ‘kissing gates’ to negotiate. The itinerary follows Wharfedale (where there is time to admire the ruins of Bolton Abbey) and then Langstrothdale, gradually gaining height upstream to reach the Pennine watershed at Cam Fell (1,700 feet). The way then runs down Dentdale to the market town of Sedbergh and across sheep pastures to Bowness on Windermere.