This is the official website for Lady Anne's Way - the classic long distance walk passing through some of Britain's most stunning scenery on its 100 mile journey from Skipton to Penrith.
Starting at the magnificent Skipton Castle, the Way passes through the beautiful and popular Yorkshire Dales on its way into Cumbria and the hidden delights of the Upper Eden Valley.
The route was inspired by Lady Anne Clifford, that indomitable lady who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. Lady Anne travelled repeatedly between her castles and the route takes in these once magnificent buildings, many now sadly in ruins.
Although originally devised and written as a six day walk, there is now a nine day alternative. This enables you to take things at a more leisurely pace and allows more time to visit places of interest en route. (For full details see '6 Day Version' or '9 Day Version' tabs.) Of course, you can take as long as you like to do the Way - or just do an odd day!
SILVER ANNIVERSARY 2020
Coming soon - details of our 25th. anniversary events. These will include a walk in Mallerstang & also a certificate for anyone completing the walk in 2020
See News Page for latest info.
PLEASE CHECK OUT 'Route Updates' Page before setting out
in order to get the very latest information about the route & accomm.
VIEWS TO BE SEEN ALONG THE 'WAY'
Askrigg
The Water Cut above Mallerstang.
Leaving Skipton
Hebden
Hawes
Pendragon Castle
Eden Valley
Brough Castle.
Andy Goldsworthy Sculpture, Church Brough
Church Brough rabbit
Appleby
Interesting carving on a wall inside Brougham Hall
After crossing the River Eden in Appleby, look out for the wooden doorway set into sandstone cliff.
Door knocker at Brougham Hall.
Brougham Castle.
