Pennine Way Short Running Break
Run the best bits of the Pennine Way National Trial from Alston to Bellingham. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps & guidebooks.
Pennine Way Short Running Break
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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.
From £375 per person
For those eager to explore the world-renowned Pennine Way, but not quite ready to tackle the full trail in one go, we have developed this short running break. It takes in some of the best bits of the northern section of this iconic National Trail.
Winding northwards from Alston in the North Pennines to Bellingham on the outskirts of Northumberland, the Pennine Way Short Running Break encounters the best-preserved section of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, including several of its forts, turrets and mile castles, perfect for runners with a taste for British history. While the rugged and remote terrain poses a hearty challenge throughout, the views from the many hill tops along the way are breath-taking and exceptionally rewarding.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-PENSB | From Alston to Bellingham | 2 days running | £375 |
Travel to Alston where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Alston to Once Brewed. 23 miles (36.5km) / 2805 ft (855 m) ascent
Once Brewed to Bellingham. 15.5 miles (24.5km) / 1421 ft (433 m) ascent
Depart from Bellingham 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:
Winding through the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty.
Glimpsing Roman history as the trail runs along a rich stretch of Hadrian's Wall, with opportunities to drop into Vindolanda and Housesteads.
Enjoying a warm welcome at cosy Northumbrian accommodation along the way.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly