Pennine Way

Routes offered on this trail

The Pennine Way is an iconic National Trail, cutting through the length of England’s Northern uplands.  From the Hills of the Derbyshire Peak District up through the stunning Yorkshire Dales, crossing over the historic Hadrian’s Wall to end at the Scottish boarder in Kirk Yetholm.  This is a trail of immense beauty, covering a large amount of hill walking in often very remote areas. The path consists of varying terrain that crosses through valleys and dales, which can be very challenging in some places.  Only offered in one direction, the route can be walked as a whole or as the south, central or northern section.   

This trail has frequent steep climbs over some more difficult terrain, so is classed as a challenging walk. Recommended for experienced walkers.   

On route you will have the opportunity to visit High Force- England's biggest waterfall, Wensleydale Creamery- the home of Wensleydale cheese, Hadrian's Wall and a large number of reservoirs.            

The mileage shown below is from where the Pennine Way path starts and finishes each day and is for your guidance only. A large part of this walk includes along rural areas, so you will find that sometimes the accommodations are very close to the path and other times you will need to walk a little further to reach your accommodation. You will not be asked to walk any further than one and a half miles from the path to your accommodation. Please see the Itinerary pages for more details.

Dates to avoid in the area, due to large events taking all of the accommodation. 

***Pennine Barrier Ultra -Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale area-Saturday 3th May 2025***

*** Appleby Horse Fair -Appleby and surrounding area – Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th June 2025 *** 

 

 

 

 

Pennine Way.
Full walk 
256 miles / 410 Km

This route is classed as very challenging

Walk the whole of the 256 miles of the Pennine Way. Over 14 to 22 nights. From £1595.00 per person

Pennine Way. 
South Section.  
90 Miles / 144Km

This route is classed as very challenging

Walking the South section of the Pennine Way, Starting in Edale and finishing in Horton in Ribblesdale.   Covering 90 miles. Over 6, 7 or 8 nights.  From £795.00 per person

Pennine Way. 
Central Section.   
102 Miles / 163 Km

This route is classed as very challenging

Walking the Central section of the Pennine Way.  Starting in Horton in Ribblesdale and finishing in Greenhead. Covering 102 miles Over 6 to 11 nights from £795.00 per person

Pennine Way. 
North Section.   
64 Miles / 102 Km

This route is classed as Very challenging

Walking the North section of the Pennine Way.  Starting in Greenhead and finishing in Kirk Yetholm.  Covering 64 miles Over 4, 5 or 6 nights from £595.00 per person

Rest Days, explore or relax it's your choice. 

A rest day is a great way to break up your walking Holiday.  You could explore the area or just take it easy for the day.  

A fabulous way to make your holiday more bespoke.

We give you some ideas below on choice places to stop for that extra day. 

Malham

One of the most visited villages in the Yorkshire Dales with numerous tea shops, home to the National Park Information Centre which is open daily from March to October. A great place to spend a rest day visiting the spectacular Malham Cove, with a vertical cliff face of about 260 feet high and the huge gorge of Gordale Scar.  A small walk further past Gordale Scar is the beautiful waterfall and pool of Jenet’s Floss.

Hawes

Hawes is another excellent rest day location, home to the Wensleydale Creamery, a source of the world-famous Wensleydale Cheese, with a unique tasting room open to visitors. Hawes is a bustling market town with range of shops and cafes, also home to England’s highest single drop waterfall Hardraw Force.

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Middleton on Tees

At about the half way point of the central section of the Pennine way is Middleton-on-Tees.  A small market town full of Victorian architecture and shops.  For a relaxing rest day this is a perfect location. 

Once Brewed

On the Northern section of the Pennine way is Once Brewed, situated close to the Hadrian’s Wall. A rest day here can be used to explore the wonderful history of the Roman built wall.  There is a very popular circular walk from Twice Brewed which takes you to the famous historical locations of Vindolanda; an archaeological site with museum and Housesteads Roman fort; the most complete Roman fort in Britian.  There is an excellent bus service which runs the circular route, allowing you to visit the sites without having to walk the additional miles.

  

What we offer

Please see listed below information for this walk.  If you have any questions, please contact us- we will be happy to help.

What is included 

  • You will be accommodated as close to the path as possible in good quality accommodation using a mixture of Guesthouse, Bed and Breakfast, Farmhouse, local Inns and Hotels.
  • All rooms are booked as en-suite or private bathroom wherever possible
  • Breakfast is always included. Sometimes this is continental not always a fully cooked breakfast.
  • Your luggage will be transferred for you between each of your accommodations.
  • Where your accommodation is not within a reasonable walking distance of the path you will be provided with a transfer to your accommodation.
  • Your route planning will be provided as part of your holiday pack.
  • Your Holiday pack will included your Trail Guide and map, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch information and evening meal recommendations, luggage transfer information and holiday planning details.
  • A packed lunch and your evening meal are not included in your holiday cost.
  • You will be responsible for getting to your first nights accommodation and departing from your last nights accommodation.  

Additional Costs

Rest Days

If you would like to spend additional days in an area, a rest day can be included in your itinerary.  This is great for exploring the area At £70.00 per person per night.  Please let us know at the time of booking so this can be included.  

Solo Walkers 

Solo walker supplement is charged at £70 per night.  All our walks are based on two people sharing a room.  The Solo Walker supplement is applied per night for anyone holidaying on their own.  It is charged to cover the extra costs passed on from the accommodations and luggage transfers. 

Single Supplement

Single supplement applies if you are booking as part of a group but require a room of your own.  Charged at £60 per person per night. Again, it is charged to cover the extra costs passed on from the accommodations and luggage transfers. 

Postage Costs

Postage is calculated dependant on location, as listed below:

UK - £6.99 per pack

Europe - £17.99 per pack

Rest of World - £26.99 per pack

 

How to get to the Pennine Way

Railway stations: Can be found at Edale, Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh and Berwick upon Tweed.

Car Parking: There is very limited parking, please call the office to discuss Parking charges will apply. 

If you would like any help with your arrival or departure arrangements, please contact us at the office where we will be happy to give advice.  info@embarkwalkingholidays.com  call us on +44 (0)1873 379100.

 

When would you like to start

We want to arrange your holiday to suit you.  So you get to choose the start date and we will work from there.  

Our walks are only offered between April and September, giving better daylight hours and safer walking conditions for you. 

 

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