Lady Anne's Way

Lady Anne's Way

A walk through Wharfedale and Wensleydale, following in the footsteps of Lady Anne Clifford.

6 to 11 nights
100 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous

From £730 per person

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6 to 11 nights
100 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £730 per person

Lady Anne's Way

Lady Anne’s Way is a deeply historic walk in the Yorkshire Dales, visiting all of the important buildings associated with the story of Lady Anne Clifford, who lived in the 17th century. The trail runs from Skipton Castle, where Lady Anne was born, to Brougham Castle, where she died. It meanders through Wharfedale and Wensleydale, following an ancient green lane known as Lady Anne’s Highway through Mallerstang and the Eden Valley. 

Along the way it visits attractive villages and market towns, each offering their own insightful history. In addition to the many castles along the route, the walk passes other sites of historic interest, including Nappa Hall, Hell Gill and Brougham Hall.

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© Contours Walking Holidays Lady Anne's Way map
Skipton to Penrith
100 miles (160 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

Admiring the impressive castles restored to their former glory by Lady Anne Clifford, including Skipton Castle, Pendragon Castle and Brougham Castle.

Following in the footsteps of Lady Anne Clifford as she travelled between her homes in the fine old castles of the Yorkshire Dales.

Absorbing the idyllic atmosphere as you pass through Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the rugged Mallerstang valley in the Vale of Eden.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
LAW0 From Skipton to Penrith 6 nights, 5 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £730
LAW1 From Skipton to Penrith 7 nights, 6 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £845
LAW2 From Skipton to Penrith 8 nights, 7 days walking Demanding £965
LAW3 From Skipton to Penrith 9 nights, 8 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1080
LAW4 From Skipton to Penrith 10 nights, 9 days walking Moderate £1200
LAW5 From Skipton to Penrith 11 nights, 10 days walking Moderate £1320
"A Bath with a View" by David Keogh (2024) "A Bath with a View" by David Keogh (2024)
"Stake Moss" by David Keogh (2024) "Stake Moss" by David Keogh (2024)
"Waterfall at Askrigg" by David Keogh (2024) "Waterfall at Askrigg" by David Keogh (2024)
"Coming into Brough" by Miranda Ibbetson (2021) "Coming into Brough" by Miranda Ibbetson (2021)
"Pendragon Castle" by Blais Brancheau (2019) "Pendragon Castle" by Blais Brancheau (2019)
"The High Way" by Blais Brancheau (2019) "The High Way" by Blais Brancheau (2019)
"Approaching Hawes" by Blais Brancheau (2019) "Approaching Hawes" by Blais Brancheau (2019)
"Brougham Castle" by Blais Brancheau (2019) "Brougham Castle" by Blais Brancheau (2019)
"Barden Tower" by Blais Brancheau (2019) "Barden Tower" by Blais Brancheau (2019)

Customer reviews from the Lady Anne's Way

“Great walking with many scenic highlights. The Highway from Hawes is spectacular.”
Mr Ogden, UK
“Excellent service; all worked well. We have already recommended you to other people!”
Mr Jackson, UK
“A good walk combined with historical interest and high standard accommodation.”
Mrs Ibbetson, UK
“It went without a hitch. Everything went smoothly and we had good weather. Difficult to find any serious faults.”
Mr Welch, UK
“It was a great walk and your arrangements were second to none. Another excellent holiday, thank you.”
Mr Betterton, UK
“One of the best holidays I have ever had. An excellent holiday. Thanks for your great organisation. Special thanks also to the luggage transporter and the taxis - they were marvellous. The walks were so varied and the content of the days so surprising that it was impossible to pick one day out as best. The features that I loved were the birds overhead, the rivers, the buttercup meadows, the awesome scenery and the great welcomes that we received at the end of long day.”
Kath Harrison-Jennings, UK
“Excellent B&BS and the luggage transport worked like a clock.”
Mrs Grimsberg, Sweden
“Good accommodation, well organised. Highlighted route a big help as some parts/paths seldom used.”
Mrs Howard, UK
“We have enjoyed all of our holidays with Contours. My wife and I find these self-guided walking holidays our favorite vacation. The route information, accommodation booking and luggage transfer services by Contours makes it so much easier and more enjoyable. We would recommend this holiday. If anything, we feel that the information and photos of the holiday understate the beauty and variety of the locations through which one travels. The varied scenery, history and cultural aspects were far better than we expected (and we had been in Yorkshire and Cumbria before on the Coast to Coast walk). We have booked several holidays with Contours in the past and intend to continue to do so in the future.”
Mr Brancheau, USA
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