Discovering the landscape and wild beauty of the North Pennines

We'll explore a peaceful, unspoilt landscape with a rich history and vibrant natural beauty. It was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1988. It is a landscape of tumbling waterfalls, sweeping moorland views, dramatic dales, stone-built villages and snaking stone walls.

The moorland landscapes of the North Pennines are some of England's wildest places. They are home to some of our rarest wildlife and have an unspoilt sense of naturalness and remoteness found in few other places in the country.

Species-rich upland hay meadows are one of the rarest grassland habitats in the country. Rich in wildlife and steeped in cultural tradition, the North Pennines holds some of the best meadows in the UK.

The impressive landscape of the North Pennines – from High Force on the River Tees to the sweeping valley of High Cup Gill above Dufton – are the product of millions of years of geological processes. The worldwide significance of the geology found here is recognised by the fact that the North Pennines AONB is Britain's first European Geopark and a founding member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network.

Your guide will take you on a series of carefully planned routes over the course of your stay which will help you to fully appreciate this stunning and often overlooked part of Britain. Our specially devised circular and linear walks allow us to tailor them to suit the ability and inclinations of most walkers.

Walks vary in length from 6 to 12 miles with high level routes and low level options as weather dictates. We are flexible and although we will have specific routes in mind for each day, walks can be selected from our pre-surveyed selection to suit the inclination, interest and mood of the group at the time. We consult with our guests daily to get the right balance. There is always plenty to do in the area if you would prefer not to walk everyday.

You should be reasonably fit as there are some steep hill climbs on most walks but these can be taken at a comfortable pace with stops as often as required. If in doubt consult your doctor before booking.