Hiking the Pennine Way

England's oldest National Trail, opened in 1965 - a 268-mile route from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm on the Scottish border.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 17kg/37lbs per person.

It's vital that you adhere to these limits. Heavier bags, or additional items might not be transferred, and you may be charged locally. Airlines may have different allowances, but our luggage handlers do not have the same capacity or equipment, and their health and safety is our priority.

These itineraries are most suitable for those walkers with previous long distance experience and an excellent level of physical fitness.

The route is a mixture of paths through open remote moorlands and on fields and tracks.

Trails may have rocky sections and some of the paths are indistinct and can become very muddy and boggy in wet weather, when progress can often be slow.

Be careful when crossing rivers and streams, especially when there’s been a heavy downpour. Proceed with caution in areas en-route that are exposed (open) where there is no coverage for rain or strong wind.

There are sections also where you are required to cross some busy roads

This route ranges from moderate to strenuous, with longer itineraries generally graded moderate to strenuous and the shorter options strenuous. Within any itinerary, individual days may vary in difficulty, with some a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

The full trail takes around 21 days with 19 days of hiking.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

If you're walking solo on the Pennine Way, you'll need to take extra care in the outdoors, and you should be comfortable reading a map and compass, since the route is not way-marked throughout.

Accommodation every night, daily luggage transfer, detailed route notes with maps in our app, and 24/7 support. Flights are not included.

Our tours have been design by our team of specialists to deliver optimal experience. If you woud like to our team can help you explore options including ability to choose a section of the trail, adjust daily distances, or add rest days before you book. Please reach out to our sales team to discuss or request a call back via our enquiry form .