Pennine Way Run - North Section
Run the north section of the Pennine Way National Trail - Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps & guidebooks.
Pennine Way Run - North Section
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An iconic self-guided trail running holiday from Edale to Kirk Yetholm through the Peak District, Pennines, Yorkshire and Northumberland.
From £375 per person
From the heart of the Peak District all the way up to Scotland, the Pennine Way is a legendary trail that follows England’s backbone through the best wilderness of the north. But don’t picture the cold slog of the Spine Race when you look at this route. Undertaken in good weather and with reasonable daily mileages, this challenging trail run offers unique and staggering views like the great scoop of High Cup Nick. Villages nestled in the crooks of the Pennines and the Cheviot Hills provide memorable rest stops, and you’ll even visit a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. The Pennine Way is full of challenging terrain, but its remote spaces offer endless rewards. A classic challenge.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise walking holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £755 per person
From Middleton-in-Teesdale, the northern section of the Pennine Way heads north through the North Pennines, across the best-preserved and most dramatic stretch of Hadrian’s Wall, through Northumberland National Park and over the challenging border ridge of the Cheviot Hills.
This trail running holiday is demanding, full of huge views won by long climbs, and remote, with long stretches far out of sight of civilisation. But with good preparation you’ll enjoy real immersion in the high places of the border territories, where a stiff breeze and a clear trail will keep your feet moving for miles. This section of the route is well known for the friendly welcome of its inns, where you can relax and recuperate after a fantastic day’s run.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-PENN1 | From Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm | 5 days running | £755 | |
| R-PENN2 | From Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm | 6 days running | £865 | |
| R-PENN3 | From Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm | 7 days running | £970 |
Travel to Middleton-in-Teesdale where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton(T). 20 miles (32km) / 2014 ft (614 m) ascent
Dufton(T) to Alston. 19.5 miles (31km) / 3209 ft (978 m) ascent
Alston to Once Brewed. 23 miles (36.5km) / 2805 ft (855 m) ascent
Once Brewed to Byrness(L). 30.5 miles (48.5km) / 3307 ft (1008 m) ascent
Byrness(L) to Kirk Yetholm. 27 miles (43km) / 4475 ft (1364 m) ascent
Depart from Kirk Yetholm 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:
Spending your nights in peaceful hamlets and villages such as Byrness.
Triumphing over the border ridge of the Cheviot Hills, arguably the most exhilarating section of the trail, with bold vistas from Windy Gyle and the Schill.
Running through the historic landscape of Northumberland and the Scottish Borders as you head along Hadrian's Wall and visit Housesteads Roman Fort en route to Kirk Yetholm.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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