The Pennine Way can be adapted to suit walkers of all abilities, and there is no particular need to follow the schedule outlined in this guidebook. Long days can be split. Short days can be extended. Pick-ups can be arranged wherever the route crosses a road, with careful planning. Nor is there any need to walk south to north, but this is the direction most people choose. Some do walk north to south. If you do this, you will need to reverse all the route directions, which could be a little confusing at times, but the signposting and waymarking seems to be as good in one direction as it is in the other. NB These statistics relate only to the main route, without any diversions off-route.
APPENDIX B
Useful contacts
PENNINE WAY
The Pennine Way has a national trail manager who ensures that the route remains free of obstructions, and that any damage occurring is repaired. The Pennine Way website is an excellent source of information about the route.
National Trail Manager Pennine Way
Natural England
Bullring House
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 3BJ
Tel: 01924 334500
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/pennineway
The Pennine Way Association is a registered charity that exists to provide a focus of public interest about the route. Membership is open to everyone and the association provides an accommodation list for the route.
www.penninewayassociation/co/uk
NATIONAL PARKS AND AONBS
The Pennine Way passes through three National Parks: the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland. It also passes through the South Pennines and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Peak District National Park Authority
Aldern House
Baslow Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire DE45 1AE
Tel:01629 816200
www.peakdistrict.org
Pennine Prospects (South Pennines)
Fourth Floor
Jacobs Well
Bradford
BD1 5RW
Tel: 01274 433536
South Pennines www.pennineprospects.co.uk
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Yoredale
Bainbridge
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3EL
Tel: 0300 4560030
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
North Pennines AONB Partnership
Weardale Business Centre
The Old Co-op Building
1 Martin Street
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2UY
Tel: 01388 528801
www.northpennines.org.uk
Northumberland National Park Authority
Eastburn
South Park
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1BS
Tel 01434 605555
www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Direct provides impartial information for long-distance travel by car, train or coach
www.transportdirect.info
Traveline is the best resource for checking local bus timetables tel: 0871 2002233, www.traveline.org.uk
The National Taxi Hotline will put you in touch with the nearest taxi operator in the scheme tel: 0800 645321.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Most towns and villages along the Pennine Way have tourist information centres, and these are mentioned throughout the route description. Use these places as the best source of local accommodation information. Most will be able to book lodgings on your behalf, saving you the expense and hassle of phoning. They also hold details of local attractions and events, as well as timetables for local bus and rail services. Some have detailed town or village plans, maps, guidebooks, local crafts and souvenirs for sale. Several lie on or close to the Pennine Way:
Edale
Tel: 01629 816587
Saddleworth
Tel: 01457 870336
Marsden
Tel: 01484 845595
Rochdale
Tel: 01706 864928
Hebden Bridge
Tel: 01422 843832
Haworth
Tel: 01535 642329
Malham
Tel: 01729 830673
Horton in Ribblesdale
Tel: 01729 860333
Hawes
Tel: 01969 667450
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Tel: 01833 641001
Appleby
Tel: 017683 51177
Alston
Tel: 01434 382244
Haltwhistle
Tel: 01434 322002
Bellingham
Tel: 01434 220616
Kelso
Tel: 01573 223464
BAGGAGE TRANSFER
Baggage transfer companies operate along the Pennine Way. Using them can be expensive, especially at the northern end of the route, but many walkers are willing to pay the price for a comfortable walk.
Brigantes Walking Holidays
Rookery Cottage
Kirkby Malham
Skipton
BD23 4BX
Tel: 01729 830463
www.brigantesenglishwalks.com
Complete packages organised for the Pennine Way, including accommodation and baggage transfer.
Discovery Travel Holidays
Opsa House
5a High Ousegate
York
YO1 8ZZ
Tel: 01904 632226
www.discoverytravel.co.uk
Complete packages organised for the Pennine Way, including accommodation and baggage transfer.
The Sherpa Van
29 The Green
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 4RG
Tel: 0871 5200124
www.sherpavan.com
Pennine Way accommodation and baggage transfer organised between Malham and Kirk Yetholm.
HUMOUR
Its easy to get too serious about the Pennine Way. The following books are recommended to lighten the mood:
One Man and his Bog, by Barry Pilton, published by Corgi.
Pennine Walkies, by Mark Wallington, published by Arrow.
APPENDIX C
Facilities along the route