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Yorkshire Water Way was devised in conjunction with Mark Reid, an established writer and authority on long-distance paths. In 2006, a book was launched to cover the first section between Kettlewell in North
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The route is divided into the two stages: Kettlewell to Ilkley (41 miles (66 km)) and Ilkley to
Langsett Reservoir (63 miles (101 km)). However, the books guide walkers to be able to complete the walk in stages, or the entire walk takes about seven days to complete.
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752:"Yorkshire Water Way - LDWA Long Distance Paths"
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679:. 1:25,000. Explorer. Ordnance Survey. 2019.
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727:"Water way to enjoy a week's walking break!"
157:Yorkshire Water Way Walk, Langsett Reservoir
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109:Yorkshire Water Way Walk, Kettlewell
798:Long-distance footpaths in England
725:Priestley, Mike (11 August 2008).
704:. InnWay Publications. p. 6.
654:. InnWay Publications. p. 4.
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