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Walk the Pennine Way

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

3 to 22 nights
21-265 miles
Moderate to Strenuous

Contours Self-Guided Walking Holidays

Contours provide everything you need to discover the Pennine Way at your own pace.

The Pennine Way

  • Discover Britain’s first and best-known National Trail, passing through the National Parks of the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.

  • Journey through wild landscapes of gritstone moors, limestone pavements and glaciated chasms, climbing iconic peaks and marvelling at tumbling waterfalls.

  • Explore spectacular historic sites such as Thirwall Castle and Hadrian’s Wall, as well as plenty of charming towns and villages along the route.

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Edale to Kirk Yetholm
265 miles (424 km)
14th March to 31st October

Available tours

CodeTourDurationDifficultyPrice per person
PEN1 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 14 nights, 13 days walking Strenuous£1210
PEN2 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 15 nights, 14 days walking Strenuous£1295
PEN3 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 16 nights, 15 days walking Strenuous£1380
PEN4 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 17 nights, 16 days walking Demanding / Strenuous£1470
PEN5 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 18 nights, 17 days walking Demanding / Strenuous£1555
PEN6 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 19 nights, 18 days walking Demanding£1645
PEN7 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 20 nights, 19 days walking Demanding£1725
PEN8 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 21 nights, 20 days walking Moderate / Demanding£1810
PEN9 From Edale to Kirk Yetholm 22 nights, 21 days walking Moderate / Demanding£1900

Select a tour

About Contours Holidays

Contours Walking Holidays organise self-guided walking tours in the UK and Ireland. We arrange everything so that you can walk your chosen route at your own pace. Our holidays are flexible, customisable and suit walkers of all ages and abilities. We also cater for solo travellers, groups, families and walkers with dogs, thanks to our extensive selection of itineraries.

What's included

Accommodation
Accommodation
 Breakfast
Breakfast
 Maps & Guidebooks
Maps & Guidebooks
 Your Tour Pack
Your Tour Pack
 Luggage Transfers
Luggage Transfers
 24/7 Support
24/7 Support
 Taxi Transfers
Taxi Transfers
 A Beautiful Trail
A Beautiful Trail

Shorter Walks

Not keen on tackling the full Pennine Way? Then look to our alternative routes on this trail below, or browse the rest of our website. We have a range of over one hundred unique trails, each with their own special charm, so you're sure to find a self-guided walking holiday that suits you.

Routes on this trail

Pennine Way

Pennine Way

14 to 22 nights
265 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £1,210 per person
A self-guided walking holiday from Edale to Kirk Yetholm along England's best-known National Trail.Find Out More
Pennine Way - South Section

Pennine Way - South Section

6 to 8 nights
95 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £550 per person
A walk from Edale to Horton-in-Ribblesdale via the Peak District, South Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales.Find Out More
Pennine Way Short Break - North Section

Pennine Way Short Break - North Section

3 nights
21 miles
Moderate
From £280 per person
A short walking holiday through the stunning North Pennines from Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton.Find Out More
Pennine Way - Central Section

Pennine Way - Central Section

6 to 10 nights
102 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £550 per person
A walk from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Greenhead via the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and HadrianFind Out More
Pennine Way - North Section

Pennine Way - North Section

4 to 6 nights
64 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
From £370 per person
A walk from Greenhead to Kirk Yetholm via Hadrian's WallFind Out More

Customer reviews from the Pennine Way

“An amazing life changing experience”
Mr Jones, UK
“Our 5th Contours holiday and right up there with the best. Amazing scenery, open spaces, warm beds and friendly local people. And we only got soaked once! We really benefited from the rest day in the middle (clearly showing our age!) and would recommend to others who want to take on a challenging walk without overdoing it.”
Mrs Thurgood, UK
“The Pennine Way was fabulous and highly recommend it to anyone as long as they have a degree of fitness.”
Mr Roome, UK
“Walking over moorland and in high places generally makes me incredibly happy, particularly if there is a comfortable B&B and a pub dinner at the end of the day.”
Ms Myerscough, Australia
“An excellent walk and one of the pleasures is to meet fellow walkers and share experiences. The Pennine Way is a challenging walk and we feel pleased to have completed it.”
Mrs Deadman, UK
“Excellent, all accommodation friendly and helpful.”
Mr Lonergan, UK
“I’m happy to be home but what an amazing Pennine Way adventure I have had. It’s hard to express in words just how magical this trip was. For me the Pennine Way is easily the best long-distance path in the UK. But it’s not a walk for the faint hearted and it is by no means a stroll in the park. Dealing with the tough terrain (loads of bugs), the remoteness and the solitude was just the emotional and physical challenge that I needed. I guess I was lucky to only have four days when I walked in the rain. And if anything my injury (I broke my wrist on day 12) made the holiday even more satisfying. I will carry the memories of this holiday for a long, long time. A well-planned holiday with comprehensive itinerary supplied. I can’t think of a better way to spend three weeks. I loved the challenge and the rewards are enormous. The satisfaction I felt when completing and achieving the walk was amazing.”
Mr Duthoit, UK
“One word”
Mr Claeys, Belgium
“Thank you vey much for everything - arrangements worked perfectly.”
Ms Cadwallader, UK