Pennine Way Map and Itinerary

Arrive Starting Point: Edale

The pretty Peak District village of Edale makes an excellent starting point to your walk and is easily reached by public transport. Both Manchester and Sheffield are only 30-45 minutes away by train which is the easiest way to reach the start of the walk.

Edale to Standedge—27 miles

After exploring the village of Edale and preparing yourself for the challenge ahead, the first couple of days of walking are a pretty tough start .As well as tackling the peaty wilderness of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow Head, you will also do a fair bit of climbing, ascending the second biggest ascent of the way at 900m.

Standedge to Thornton-in-Craven - 36 miles

The next few days of walking are much flatter than the previous ones. Walking through open heather moorlands, passing several reservoirs and cutting through the busy Calder Valley with a worthwhile stop in the town of Hebden Bridge, you will eventually come to Thornton-in-Craven.

Thornton-in-Craven to Malham - 10 miles

On this next section you will say goodbye to the moors for a while and enter the rolling Yorkshire Dales. The walking is easy through green fields, limestone Dales and along the riverside. The small town of Gargrave which is known as the Gateway to the Dales makes a nice stop for lunch.

Malham to Horton-in-Ribblesdale - 15 miles

A fantastic days walking which will take you into Three Peaks Country. Malham Cove, Fountains Fell and towards the end of the day a climb up Pen-y-Ghent all provide a challenge but reward with fantastic views of the surrounding Dales.

Horton-in-Ribbleside to Keld—27 miles

Head north through the Yorkshire Dales in the first day of this section before following Cam High Road high above the moors before the warm Yorkshire town of Hawes welcomes you. From Hawes to Keld the following day you must first overcome the longest continual ascent on the Way - Great Shunner Fell—before arriving in the picture postcard scenery of Swaledale and the small town of Keld.

Keld to Dufton—41 miles

After a stop for lunch at the infamous Tan Hill Inn (England’s highest pub), you head off across Sleightholme Moor before coming to the small town of Bowes and it’s old ruined castle and the half way point of the walk at Baldersdale. The next section to Dufton includes some of the highlights of the Pennine Way including the breathtaking High Force waterfall and the dramatic scenery of High Cup Nick.

Dufton to Greenhead - 37 miles

This next section starts off with a bang, as you undertake the challenge of reaching the highest point of the Pennine Way at Cross Fell, and in total achieving over 1100m of ascent between Dufton and Alston. The pretty villages of Garrigill and Slaggyford provide nice overnight stops and help to break up this long section before arriving in Hadrian’s Wall country.

Greenhead to Bellingham - 18 miles

Get ready for one of the most interesting parts of the Pennine Way on this section from Greenhead to Once Brewed where the Pennine Way meets Hadrian’s Wall. You will discover Roman Forts and milecastles galore - for this reason Once Brewed makes an ideal stop to give you more time to take in the historical sights. The next day from Once Brewed to Bellingham offers some tranquil forest walking and quiet paths through rolling farmland.

Bellingham to Byrness - 15 miles

This is an enjoyable and easy section through heather-clad moors and alongside Redesdale Forest before reaching the foot of the Cheviots and Byrness.

Byrness to Kirk Yetholm - 27 miles

The Pennine Way throws it’s final challenge at you in this gruelling 27 miles over the Cheviot Hills to your final destination of Kirk Yetholm. Although Uswayford Farm is 1.5 miles off the path, it is definitely worth the slight detour for an overnight stop to give you your last gasp of energy to complete your walk and finish the mighty challenge that is the Pennine Way!

Departing Kirk Yetholm

Berwick-upon-Tweed is the closest train station to Kirk Yetholm (approx 2 hrs by bus) and is on the east coast mainline between London, Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Additional Nights

We recommend adding in at least one rest day to your itinerary. Horton-in-Ribbleside is a great place to add an extra night if you are starting your walk from there as this will let you climb Pen-y-Ghent. Malham is a good place to add an extra night if you are doing the full walk from Edale as it has plenty of facilities. Or the warm Yorkshire town of Hawes would also be a good refuelling point with it's vibrant pubs and cafes. Once Brewed is also a great place to add an extra night as there are so many sites of historical interest to see in this area.

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