Pennine Way

Pennine Way

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

3 to 22 nights
21-265 miles
Moderate to Strenuous

From £385 per person

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About the trail

The Pennine Way was Britain’s first ever National Trail, and it remains one of the best-known and arguably the most challenging of the lot. We offer holidays along its full 265-mile length, as well as some shorter options to make this monster of a trail fit busier schedules.

Through the wild landscapes of the Peaks, Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and the Cheviot Hills, the Pennine Way 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.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • Pennine Way
  • Pennine Way - Central Section
  • Pennine Way - South Section
  • Pennine Way - North Section
  • Pennine Way Short Break - North Section

About this route

7 to 10 nights
102 miles
Moderate / Demanding to Demanding / Strenuous
1st April to 20th October

From £865 per person

Pennine Way - Central Section

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.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
PENC2 From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) 7 nights, 6 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £865
PENC3 From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) 8 nights, 7 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £990
PENC4 From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) 9 nights, 8 days walking Demanding £1110
PENC5 From Horton-in-Ribblesdale(L) to Greenhead(L) 10 nights, 9 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1230

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
PENSBN From Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton(T) 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate £385

Customer reviews from the Pennine Way - Central Section

“A tough but exhilarating walk. 20+ mile days are at our limits now.”
Mr Emmerson, 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
“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
“All the accommodation was good to excellent.”
Dr Thamia, UK
“Excellent scenery. Efficient bag transfer service.”
Mr Richardson, UK
“I have two new holidays booked for 2024 already!”
Mr Mountford, UK
“The weather was superb; the scenery amazing.”
Mr Ginter, UK
“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
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