Guided walk along the Pennine Way
Introduction
Have you ever yearned to walk the Pennine Way National Trail but found yourself put off by the thought of packing damp clothes into a heavy rucksack every morning, walking alone, pre-booking numerous guesthouses, or being unsure whether the route would be easy to follow?
If so, we have the solution! Join our guided 'Daypack Hike' on the Pennine Way.
We have been operating guided walking holidays along the Pennine Way National Trail since 2008. What distinguishes our holidays is that we have eliminated the need for daily packing and moving on.
Our Daypack Hikes are guided walking holidays along the Pennine Way, based at three locations on, or adjacent to, the walking route. This allows us to split the route into three separate sections; a southern section based in Hebden Bridge, a central section based in Hawes and a northern section based in Hexham.
Footpath Holidays provides transport from a prearranged meeting point to the start of each day’s stage and transport back to that same point at the end of each walking stage. We also provide an experienced walk leader. If you join one of our Daypack Hikes you are free to book accommodation to suit your own taste and pocket. More on what is included in the price of our Daypack Hikes.
There is a free day between each section of the Pennine Way to allow for re-location from one town to another. For those not wishing to take their own car between the three locations mini-bus transport will be available, subject to a charge of £30 per person, per transfer.
The ‘Daypack Hike’ System
The advantages of our 'Daypack Hike' system lie in the fact that guests can have more freedom and flexibility over the lodgings which they choose, whether it be self-catering, hotel, caravan, bed & breakfast, Youth Hostel or tent, and that they are able to complete a long linear walk such as the Pennine Way whilst based in a limited number of locations, unencumbered by transport difficulties or the complication of booking several nights accommodation in different locations. In practice we have found that people are happier to settle in one place without the disruption of moving on each day.
- Choose the accommodation that suits your taste and budget.
- Equally suitable for campers, caravanners, youth hostellers, self caterers as well as those who prefer serviced accommodation.
- Avoid the inconvenience of packing each morning.
- Concentrate on the walk and let us worry about the logistics!