Pennine Way

Pennine Way

An iconic walking trail through the Peak District, Pennines, Yorkshire and Northumberland.

3 to 22 nights
21-265 miles
Moderate to Strenuous

From £365 per person

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About the trail

The Pennine Way was Britain’s first ever National Trail, and it remains the best-known and arguably the most challenging of the lot.

Through the wild landscapes of the Peaks, Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and the Cheviot Hills, this walking holiday straddles the spine of England as it stretches from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, taking in a wide variety of scenery from mountains to moorland. If you embark on the Pennine Way, expect to encounter inclement weather, phenomenal climbs and the binding comradery of walkers on a truly epic adventure.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Pennine Way - South Section
  • Pennine Way - Central Section
  • Pennine Way - North Section
  • Pennine Way
  • Pennine Way Short Break - North Section

Trail running tours available

We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.

About this route

4 to 6 nights
64 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Strenuous
26th March to 15th October

From £465 per person

Pennine Way - North Section

The best-preserved and most dramatic stretch of Hadrian’s Wall provides an impressive start to the north section of the Pennine Way. Yet the core strength of this walking holiday lies in its most demanding sections, where huge views are won with long climbs through remote territory.

There’s utterly exhilarating walking along the border ridge of the Cheviot Hills, and glorious vistas from Windy Gyle and the Schill, not to mention the cliff-flanked ravine and waterfall of Hen Hole.

Those welcoming, walker-wise inns that are such an integral part of the full trail are just as prevalent along its northernmost section. We particularly recommend the bar of the Border Hotel!

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
PENN1 From Greenhead(L) to Kirk Yetholm 4 nights, 3 days walking Strenuous £465
PENN2 From Greenhead(L) to Kirk Yetholm 5 nights, 4 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £580
PENN3 From Greenhead(L) to Kirk Yetholm 6 nights, 5 days walking Moderate / Demanding £690

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
PENSBN From Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton(L) 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate £365

Customer reviews from the Pennine Way - North Section

“Really enjoyed getting out into the countryside and away to the peace and quiet. The views from the Schil were outstanding. Already looking to see where we might go next year.”
Prof Hood, UK
“Great to complete the Pennine Way - but it’s tough.”
Ms Tooke-Kirby, UK
“Very well planned, so no stress trying to arrange accommodation etc.”
Mrs Moore, UK
“Thank you vey much for everything - arrangements worked perfectly.”
Ms Cadwallader, UK
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