Pennine Way

Arrive in Edale and spend the evening at your first night’s accommodation.

Start your journey on the Pennine Way by climbing Jacob’s stone stepped ladder and skirting Kinder Scout with its rocky outcrops – a treasure of the Peak District National Park. Later in the day you’ll walk along the Devil’s Dike before descending off the hills into Torside.

Begin the day by following the reservoir, before turning into the hills for a closer look at Laddow Rocks – a popular Fell running route. You’ll reach Black Hill – the highest point of the day – and a trio of reservoirs lie ahead. A final climb through windswept fields leads you to Standedge.

Easier terrain awaits today as you walk over heather-clad moorland, passing a number of reservoirs before descending to your overnight stop – the charming town of Hebden Bridge.

The trail returns to the hills and hops along green farming fields. End the day by venturing into the magical landscape which inspired the Brontë sisters.

Today you will return to the moors, venturing across hills and small settlements and encountering the Leeds – Liverpool Canal, before arriving in the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

With a shorter walking day ahead, you will have more time to explore the surrounding area of Malham and its geological wonders. With rolling fields ahead, you’re now in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, following the River Aire until you reach Malham.

When you arrive into Malham you could walk to the impressive Gordale Scar – a huge gorge created during the last Ice Age, or visit Janet’s Foss – a waterfall nestled in picturesque woodland.

Your final day will pass the famous Malham Cove, a 230 ft white limestone cliff which is home to a pair of peregrine falcons. The limestone pavements on top shelter wildflowers, forming a unique habitat.

Continue across Malham Tarn Estate and the highest lake in England onto Fountains Fell and one of the famous Three Peaks – Pen-y-ghent. A rewarding descent leads you to Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Your walk along the Pennine Way will continue along old packhorse routes and Roman roads to the small market town of Hawes. This charming town is home to the Wensleydale Creamery where the famous Yorkshire cheese is produced.

Today is a classic day on the Pennine Way, consisting of wild moorland, waterfalls, and quaint villages. You will pass Hardraw Force, England’s highest single-drop waterfall, and the quaint village of Thwaite. The trail will then lead you across fields lined with dry stone walls, featuring the Yorkshire Dales’ traditional two-level barns which are dotted all around the countryside.

As you make your way to Keld, you will have the opportunity to visit four different waterfalls which are located along a geological fault-line.

Leaving Keld behind, the trail passes over the remote Stonesdale Moor and leads you to Britain’s highest pub – the Tan Hill Inn. Sitting at 528 metres (1,732 feet) high, the pub dates back to the 17th century and was once used as a meeting place along an old packhorse route.

As you reach the village of Bowes, you can visit the impressive ruins of Bowes Castle.

From Bowes, the trail traverses Cotherstone Moor and skirts around Goldsborough Crags towards Blackton Reservoir. You will pass Hannah’s Meadow Nature Reserve, before continuing through Mickleton Moor and over Harter Fell. Your day will end in the pretty market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Easier terrain awaits today, as you will be following the River Tees from Middleton-in-Teesdale. En-route, you will find Low Force Waterfall, a beautiful set of 18-foot high waterfalls.

As you continue onward, you will come across High Force Waterfall, which is one of England’s most spectacular waterfalls at 70-feet high.

This section must be one of the most scenic stretches of the trail. Starting along the River Tees, you will come to Cauldron Snout, a cascade of water located below Cow Green Reservoir.

The highlight of the day and one of the best views on the entire Pennine Way is High Cup Nick – an extraordinary U-shaped valley that certainly makes for a unique view!

Today you will reach the highest point on the entire Pennine Way as you cross over Cross Fell, which is also the highest mountain in the North Pennines at 893-metres (2,929 feet) high.

While this is said to be the hardest day on the Pennine Way, you will be rewarded with extensive views over the North Pennines. You will also pass by England’s highest bothy, Greg’s Hut.

Today is a welcome day of easy walking which begins alongside the South Tyne River, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and farmland. The trail then passes the grassy ramparts of Whitley Castle at Epiacum Roman Fort – the highest stone-built Roman fort in Britain at 330-metres (1,082 feet) above sea level.

Your walk today will take you out of the Pennines and into Hadrian’s Wall Country, as you cross the wild, marshy moorland at Blenkinsopp Common.

You will have the opportunity to visit Thirlwall Castle and the Roman Army Museum, before making your way to your final overnight stop Greenhead.

Your walk today follows some of the best-preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall to the village of Once Brewed. As it is a rather short walk you will have the opportunity to explore some of the Roman sites in the area.

We would particularly recommend visiting nearby Vindolanda and its excellent museum of Roman artefacts.

Today you will start along the Hadrian’s Wall Path, passing by the iconic Sycamore Gap, a spot made famous in the 1991 film, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. You will then venture North and spend the rest of the day in a mixture of picturesque farm and moorland, before arriving in Bellingham on the banks of the River Tyne.

The walk today is split into two clear sections, firstly rising gradually up out of Bellingham and walking across farmland and heather moorland, before entering the expanse of Kielder Forest Park to take you down to the tiny hamlet of Byrness.

The scenery changes entirely again today as you head on a steep climb straight out of Byrness and into the Cheviot Hills. You are instantly on a high as you cross wild and romantic hilltop moorland in one of the most remote sections of the Pennine Way.

You will cross and recross the England/Scotland border fence, before climbing the famous Windy Gyle. Today’s walk ends at Trows Farm, where you will be picked up and transferred to your accommodation.

Today you will pick up where you left yesterday at Trows Farm and continue your journey through the Cheviot hills – taking in some of the best views of the North Pennine Way from the mountain refuge hut at the Schil.

You will have the option to detour up the Cheviot itself and finish the day arriving into the picture perfect village square in the border village of Kirk Yetholm.

After breakfast, you will start your journey home after a wonderful walking holiday on the Pennine Way.