North West Way
191 mile walk through the finest scenery in the North West

The North West Way was devised to incorporate some of the best walking in the North of England. Starting and finishing at mainline railway stations, our itineraries are designed for any walking ability. The walk begins in Preston and finishes approximately 190 miles later in Carlisle; taking in some of the finest scenery in the North of England along the way.

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Holiday Packages

All our Standard Itineraries include:

  • Hand-picked accommodation in B&Bs / guest houses / inns / small hotels
  • En-suite facilities where available
  • Breakfast
  • Daily baggage transfers from our own team of local drivers
  • All booking fees

We will also endeavour to include all these in any custom itinerary you wish to build for this walk.

Day 1: Preston to Hurst Green (15m)
Day 2: Hurst Green to Sawley (12m)
Day 3: Sawley to Long Preston (12m)
Day 4: Long Preston to Malham (9m)
Day 5: Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale (15m)
Day 6: Horton in Ribblesdale to Hardraw (14m)
Day 7: Hardraw to Tan Hill (15m)
Day 8: Tan Hill to Baldersdale (14m)
Day 9: Baldersdale to Langdon Beck (14m)
Day 10: Langdon Beck to Dufton (11m)
Day 11: Dufton to Garrigill (16m)
Day 12: Garrigill to Haltwhistle (17m)
Day 13: Haltwhistle to Lanercost (14m)
Day 14: Lanercost to Carlisle (13m)

 

£2,070 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,720 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,605 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,550 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Preston to Clitheroe (23m)
Day 2: Clitheroe to Settle (21m)
Day 3: Settle to Horton in Ribblesdale (19m)
Day 4: Horton in Ribblesdale to Keld (22m)
Day 5: Keld to Baldersdale (21m)
Day 6: Baldersdale to Dufton (25m)
Day 7: Dufton to Alston (20m)
Day 8: Alston to Gilsland (20m)
Day 9: Gilsland to Carlisle (20m)

 

£1,310 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,175 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,100 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,055 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Preston to Great Mitton (19m)
Day 2: Great Mitton to Long Preston (20m)
Day 3: walk to Dale Head (nr Penyghent) (19m), taxi to Settle/Stainforth/Halton Gill*
Day 4: Taxi to Dale Head, walk to Hardraw (19m)
Day 5: Hardraw to Bowes (23m), taxi to Barnard Castle*
Day 6: Taxi to Bowes, walk to Langdon Beck (20m)
Day 7: Langdon Beck to Dufton (11m)
Day 8: Dufton to Alston (20m)
Day 9: Alston to Greenhead (19m)
Day 10: Greenhead to Carlisle (21m)

 

£1,590 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,385 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,280 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,225 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*prices includes taxis

 

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Day 1: Preston to Hurst Green (15m)
Day 2: Hurst Green to Gisburn (17m)
Day 3: Gisburn to Malham (16m)
Day 4: Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale (15m)
Day 5: Horton in Ribblesdale to Hardraw (13m)
Day 6: Hardraw to Tan Hill (15m)
Day 7: Tan Hill to Middleton in Teesdale (20.5m)
Day 8: Middleton in Teesdale to Dufton (18.5m)
Day 9: Dufton to Alston (20m)
Day 10: Alston to Greenhead (19m)
Day 11: Greenhead to Carlisle (21m)

 

£1,520 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,385 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,290 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,245 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Preston to Ribchester (11m)
Day 2: Ribchester to Clitheroe (12m)
Day 3: Clitheroe to Long Preston (16m)
Day 4: Long Preston to Malham (9m)
Day 5: Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale (15m)
Day 6: Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes (13m)
Day 7: Hawes to Frith Lodge (13m)
Day 8: Frith Lodge to Bowes (11m), taxi to Barnard Castle
Day 9: Taxi to Bowes, walk to Middleton in Teesdale (13m)
Day 10: Middleton in Teesdale to Langdon Beck (8m)
Day 11: Langdon Beck to Dufton (11m)
Day 12: Dufton to Garrigill (16m)
Day 13: Garrigill to Haltwhistle (17m)
Day 14: Haltwhistle to Lanercost (14m)
Day 15: Lanercost to Carlisle (13m)

 

£2,075 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,870 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,740 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,675 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*price includes taxis

 

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Day 1: Preston to Ribchester (11m)
Day 2: Ribchester to Clitheroe (12m)
Day 3: Clitheroe to Gisburn (9m)
Day 4: Gisburn to Settle (12m)
Day 5: Settle to Dale Head (nr Penyghent) (14m), taxi to Settle/Stainforth/Halton Gill*
Day 6: Taxi to Dale Head, walk to Ribblehead (11.5m)
Day 7: Ribblehead to Hardraw (7.5m)
Day 8: Hardraw to Frith Lodge (12m)
Day 9: Frith Lodge to Bowes (11m), taxi to Barnard Castle*
Day 10: Taxi to Bowes, walk to Middleton in Teesdale (13m)
Day 11: Middleton in Teesdale to Langdon Beck (8m)
Day 12: Langdon Beck to Dufton (11m)
Day 13: Taxi to Dufton, walk to Garrigill (16m)
Day 14: Garrigill to Haltwhistle (17m)
Day 15: Haltwhistle to Lanercost (14m)
Day 16: Lanercost to Carlisle (13m)

 

£2,275 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£1,830 per person (based on two sharing)
£1,715 per person (based on group of 3)
£1,660 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*price includes taxis

 

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Day 1: Preston to Ribchester (11m)
Day 2: Ribchester to Clitheroe (12m)
Day 3: Clitheroe to Gisburn (9m)
Day 4: Gisburn to Settle (12m)
Day 5: Settle to Dale Head (nr Penyghent) (14m), taxi to Settle/Stainforth/Halton Gill*
Day 6: Taxi to Dale Head, walk to Ribblehead (11.5m)
Day 7: Ribblehead to Hardraw (7.5m)
Day 8: Hardraw to Frith Lodge (12m)
Day 9: Frith Lodge to Bowes (11m), taxi to Barnard Castle*
Day 10: Taxi to Bowes, walk to Middleton in Teesdale (13m)
Day 11: Middleton in Teesdale to Langdon Beck (8m)
Day 12: Langdon Beck to Dufton (11m)
Day 13: Dufton to Garrigill (16m)
Day 14: Garrigill to Slaggyford (8.7m)
Day 15: Slaggyford to Haltwhislte (8.8m)
Day 16: Haltwhistle to Gilsland (7m)
Day 17: Gilsland to Newtown (11m)
Day 18: Newtown to Carlisle (9m)

 

£2,475 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£2,220 per person (based on two sharing)
£2,080 per person (based on group of 3)
£2,010 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*price includes taxis

 

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Day 1: Preston to Ribchester (11m)
Day 2: Ribchester to Great Mitton (8m)
Day 3: Great Mitton to Sawley (8m)
Day 4: Sawley to Long Preston (12m)
Day 5: Long Preston to Malham (9m)
Day 6: Malham to Dale Head (nr Penyghent) (10m), taxi to Settle/Stainforth/Halton Gill*
Day 7: Taxi to Dale Head, walk to Ribblehead (11.5m)
Day 8: Ribblehead to Hardraw (7.5m)
Day 9: Hardraw to Keld (11m)
Day 10: Keld to Bowes (12m), taxi to Barnard Castle*
Day 11: Taxi to Bowes, walk to Middleton in Teesdale (13m)
Day 12: Middleton in Teesdale to Langdon Beck (8m)
Day 13: Langdon Beck to Dufton (11m)
Day 14: Dufton to Garrigill (16m)
Day 15: Garrigill to Slaggyford (8.7m)
Day 16: Slaggyford to Haltwhislte (8.8m)
Day 17: Haltwhistle to Gilsland (7m)
Day 18: Gilsland to Newtown (11m)
Day 19: Newtown to Carlisle (9m)

 

£2,580 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£2,315 per person (based on two sharing)
£2,175 per person (based on group of 3)
£2,105 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*price includes taxis

 

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Day 1: Preston to Ribchester (11m)
Day 2: Ribchester to Great Mitton (8m)
Day 3: Great Mitton to Sawley (8m)
Day 4: Sawley to Long Preston (12m)
Day 5: Long Preston to Malham (9m)
Day 6: Malham to Dale Head (nr Penyghent) (10m), taxi to Settle/Stainforth/Halton Gill*
Day 7: Taxi to Dale Head, walk to Horton in Ribblesdale (5m)
Day 8: Horton in Ribblesdale to Ribblehead (6.5m)
Day 9: Ribblehead to Hawes (6.5m)
Day 10: Hawes to Keld (12m)
Day 11: Keld to Tan Hill (4m)
Day 12: Tan Hill to Bowes (8m), taxi to Barnard Castle*
Day 13: Taxi to Bowes, walk to Baldersdale (6m), personal transport to Cotherstone
Day 14: Personal transport to Baldersdale, walk to Middleton in Teesdale (6.5m)
Day 15: Middleton in Teesdale to Langdon Beck (8m)
Day 16: Langdon Beck to Dufton (11m)
Day 17: Dufton to Garrigill (16m)
Day 18: Garrigill to Slaggyford (8.7m)
Day 19: Slaggyford to Haltwhislte (8.8m)
Day 20: Haltwhistle to Gilsland (7m)
Day 21: Gilsland to Lanercost (7m)
Day 22: Lanercost to Newtown (6.2m)
Day 23: Newtown to Carlisle (9.4m)

 

£3,030 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£2,740 per person (based on two sharing)
£2,575 per person (based on group of 3)
£2,495 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

*price includes taxis

 

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* All headline holiday prices are shown per person, based on two people sharing.

Baggage Transfer

Baggage Transfer is automatically included in the price of all our Walking Holiday packages.

These prices are for anyone planning their own holiday and just need bags moving from one stop to the next.

£720 per person (single)
£370 per person (based on two people)
£255 per person (based on group of 3)
£200 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£405 per person (single)
£270 per person (based on two people)
£195 per person (based on group of 3)
£150 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£505 per person (single)
£350 per person (based on two people)
£240 per person (based on group of 3)
£185 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£440 per person (single)
£305 per person (based on two people)
£210 per person (based on group of 3)
£165 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£660 per person (single)
£415 per person (based on two people)
£285 per person (based on group of 3)
£220 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£645 per person (single)
£445 per person (based on two people)
£305 per person (based on group of 3)
£235 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£650 per person (single)
£455 per person (based on two people)
£315 per person (based on group of 3)
£245 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£665 per person (single)
£460 per person (based on two people)
£320 per person (based on group of 3)
£250 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£765 per person (single)
£535 per person (based on two people)
£370 per person (based on group of 3)
£290 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

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Note: If you are booking accommodation in an Airbnb, you must ensure that there will either be someone available to take collection/delivery of your bags or that they have appropriate, secure storage in the event that the proprietor is absent.

Walk Information

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  • Walk Info
  • Maps & Guide Books

Rest Days
Rest days can be incorporated into any walking holiday package at an additional £65.00 per person per night

Solo Travellers
Solo travellers please contact us or use the booking form to send your proposed itinerary including dates, and we will price accordingly. Where possible, we take advantage of existing bookings from other clients to ensure you receive a cost effective service.

Alternative Itineraries
For alternative itineraries to those provided for this route, please contact us, or use the Booking Form to submit your proposed itinerary and number of participants and we will quote accordingly.

Walking Season Dates
Prices are based on the walk starting after 1st April and ending before 30th September. For walks outside those dates, please contact us. We provide a reduced out of season service, but still manage to meet the needs of most customers who contact us during this period.

Walk Information
This walk was devised to incorporate some of the best walking in the North of England. Starting at mainline railway stations, our itineraries are designed for any walking ability.

Starting at Preston the walk follows the Ribble Way through the Ribble Valley. Shortly after Gisburn it heads eastwards to pick up the Pennine Way at Malham. The Pennine Way section incorporates the ascent of Penyghent, Great Dun Fell and Cross Fell, takes in the water fall at High Force, and the glacial valley of High Cup Nick.

The path leaves the Pennine Way at Alston and follows the South Tyne Trail, following the disused railway line to Haltwhistle, the Centre of Britain.

From Haltwhistle the walk links with the Hadrians Wall Path, heading west to complete the walk in Carlisle, an area rich with history.

OS Explorer Maps
OL2 - Yorkshire Dales - Southern & Western areas
OL19 - Howgill Fells & Upper Eden Valley
OL30 - Yorkshire Dales - Northern & Central areas
OL31 - North Pennines
OL41 - Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale
OL43 - Hadrian's Wall
315 - Carlisle

Guide Books
"The North West Way" by Steve Garrill - Published byTrail Guides - ISBN: 978-1005444588

Mobile Digital Mapping
Digital maps can be viewed on most modern smartphones using an appropriate app, downloaded from the app store associated with your device. Brigantes recommend that whichever app you use, it should support Ordnance Survey 1:25k or 1:50k scale maps. There are many apps to choose from, but the two main providers are Ordnance Survey and Memory Map.

Each provider’s app has its own benefits, but both provide all-important offline navigation, meaning your device does not need a mobile signal to work effectively on the trail.

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One Reply to “North West Way”

  1. I walked the North West way in September 2020. Absolutely loved this walk. Varied as it covers 3 national trails. Really well signed. Easy to get to the start and return from the finish. I will be doing this walk again at some point. Highly recommend doing it.

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