Pennine Way - Central Section
Explore the middle of the Pennine Way National Trail on one of our self-guided walking holidays. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Pennine Way - Central Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/pennine-way-central-section
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An iconic walking trail through the Peak District, Pennines, Yorkshire and Northumberland.
From £385 per person
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.
From £865 per person
Absolutely stunning scenery is abundant along this stretch of the Pennine Way, which deftly weaves together a sumptuous mix of limestone gorges, rushing cascades, arctic-alpine flora and idyllic views along flowering dales.
This Central Section visits some of the highest villages – and pubs – in England, and adds in some immensely walker-friendly hamlets and towns along the way. It’s arguably the most varied section of the Pennine Way and is well worth the rugged climbs along the way.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENC2 | From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) | 6 days walking | £865 | |
| PENC3 | From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) | 7 days walking | £990 | |
| PENC4 | From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) | 8 days walking | £1110 | |
| PENC5 | From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) | 9 days walking | £1230 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENSBN | From Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton(T) | 2 days walking | £385 |
Please note that due to the high volume of walkers attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks, accommodation in Horton-in-Ribblesdale is scarce at weekends. If your stop in Horton-in-Ribblesdale falls at a weekend, a transfer may be required to take you to your accommodation. Please contact us for more information.
Travel to Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Hawes. 14 miles (22.5km) / 1522 ft (464 m) ascent
Hawes to Keld. 12.5 miles (20km) / 2241 ft (683 m) ascent
Keld to Middleton-in-Teesdale. 20.5 miles (33km) / 2247 ft (685 m) ascent
Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton(T). 20 miles (32km) / 2014 ft (614 m) ascent
Dufton(T) to Alston. 20 miles (32km) / 3209 ft (978 m) ascent
Alston to Greenhead(L). 17 miles (27km) / 1716 ft (523 m) ascent
Depart from Greenhead(L) after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Experiencing some of Britain's most breath-taking scenery, from the impressive Hardraw Force to the tumbling waters of Cauldron Snout.
Discovering spectacular historic sites such as Thirlwall Castle and Hadrian's Wall.
Walking through the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, including Wensleydale, Swaledale and Teesdale.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“I have two new holidays booked for 2024 already!”Mr Mountford, UK
“I enjoyed the Pennine Way.”Miss Sarah, 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
“Lovely part of the country - pleased we chose it. We commented that we really didn't notice the organisation as everything worked.”Mrs Burton, UK
“A tough but exhilarating walk. 20+ mile days are at our limits now.”Mr Emmerson, UK
“Excellent scenery. Efficient bag transfer service.”Mr Richardson, UK
“All the accommodation was good to excellent.”Dr Thamia, UK
“Would recommend if anyone asked, it is a challenging walk but very enjoyable.”Mr Clark, UK
“Excellent organization by Contours from beginning to end, no problems encountered whatsoever. Thoroughly enjoyable.”Mr Botting, UK
