Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Dryman/Aberfoyle
Easily reached from Glasgow and Edinburgh by train and bus.

Day 2 Dryman to Aberfoyle 10 miles ( 16 km )
If you stay in Aberfoyle you will start the day with a private transfer to Drymen. Today your walk takes you through Loch Ard Forest with views of Ben Lomond in the distance. The varied forest tracks take you through some old woodland and clearings with wonderful views. Underneath the ground you are crossing the Loch Katrine water system which feeds Glasgow from the nearby Loch. Aberfoyle is a wonderful picturesque village with its woollen visitor centre and small animal farm.
Terrain – generally flat with some small ups and downs 50m up 70m down 100m ( Max height 120m )

Day 3 Aberfoyle to Callander 10 miles ( 16 km )
You will walk along the Highland fault today with Lowlands to the south and Highlands to the north . A spectacular walk. Crossing the hills you will have in your view Loch Venachar and Ben Ledi in the distance.
Terrain – one climb 20m up 200m down 150m ( Max height 220 m)

Day 4 Callander to Lochearnhead 13 miles ( 21 km )
A beautiful walk alongside the Falls of Leny and Loch Lubnaig to Strathyre.Wonder at the colours across the Loch as you walk beside it with the sky and tree covered hills reflecting in the water. Stop for lunch at the local village pub in Strathyre before continuing in the forest to Lochearnhead which is strategically located at the western edge of Loch Earn – a spectacular 14km long Loch. Today you pass very close to the Rob Roy McGregor Grave ( short detour) in Balquhidder, the chieftain made famous by the recent film ‘ Rob Roy
Terrain – a few short climbs 70 up 230m down 130m ( maximum height 300m)
  

Day 5 Lochearnhead to Killin 10 miles ( 16 km )
From Lochearnhead you have the gentle walk up Glen Ogle to Killin the lovely Highland village sitting on the Falls of Dochart . You have spectacular views over to Ben Lawers and back over to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Terrain climb 100m up 480m down 380m ( Max height 580m )

 
Day 6 Killin to Aberfeldy 17 miles  27km ( shorter options 13km )
The route has some fantastic views across the loch towards Ben Lawers at
over 3000 feet. Along the way you will pass the Scottish Crannog centre ( in
Kenmore short detour ) showing life on the loch during the iron age. From
Kenmore you climb up with views over the River Tay valley. Aberfeldy is
a bustling town with a famous bridge built by General Wade in the 1700’s .
Terrain 100 up 260 m down 260m ( max height 360m )

 
Day 7 Aberfeldy to Pitlochry 10 miles ( 16 km )
Firstly on some minor roads and tracks before climbing over the moorlands to Pitlochry and across the Fish and Dam Ladder. Pitlochry is also a bustling Victorian town greatly used in the 1800’s by the rich gentry from Edinburgh and
Glasgow, now a busy holiday town. Two distilleries nearby to visit along
with the beautiful Blair Castle a short bus ride away. Its well worth staying an extra night in Pitlochry to maybe recover and visit the castle.
Terrain 100m up 260 down 160m ( max height 360m )

 
Day 8 Holiday Complete
Your holiday is complete after breakfast or stay an extra day.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Ilkley (has railway station) where your accommodation has been booked.

Day 2 Ilkley to Burnsall

A pleasant introduction to Wharfedale with steady walking and plenty to see including Bolton Abbey and the Strid. ~ 14 miles

Day 3 Burnsall to Buckden

Continuing to follow the Wharfe through typical Dales villages such as Grassington and Kettlewell. ~ 14 miles

Day 4 Buckden to Horton in Ribblesdale

Crossing into Littondale and on to Pen-y-ghent before dropping down into Horton in Ribblesdale for tonight's stop. ~ 12 miles

Day 5 Horton in Ribblesdale to Malham

Joining the Pennine Way to climb over Fountain Fell to Malham Tarn. On then to the Limestone Pavement above Malham Cove,before descending into Malham, one of the most famous of Dales villages. ~ 14 miles

Day 6 Malham to Skipton

Following the Pennine Way again, through Kirkby Malham and Airton to arrive in the lovely market town of Skipton for the night. ~ 11 miles

Day 7 Skipton to Ilkley

As you climb from Skipton there are fine views of the Dales to the north and west. Farmland then gives way to moorland as you cross the edge of Ilkley Moor. Here the path follows high ground above Wharfedale, giving splendid views of the valley and the town of Ilkley. ~ 11 miles

Day 8 Departure

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Melrose.

Day 2 Melrose to Harestanes

On leaving Melrose the walk leads you over the Eildon Hills to the attractive village of Bowden. From here you continue to join the banks of the River Tweed near Dryburgh Abbey and follow it through St Boswell's and as far as Maxton. You then follow the course of the roman Dere Street most of the way to Harestanes. ~ 15 miles

Day 3 Harestanes to Morebattle

After crossing the River Teviot you once again follow Dere Street. After leaving the Roman road near Crailinghall, the route to Morebattle takes you through farmland and past the ruins of Cessford Castle. ~ 10 miles

Day 4 Morebattle to Kirk Yetholm

A short day today takes you up out of Morebattle onto Wideopen Hill. The climb is steep in places but at the summit you are rewarded with fabulous views. Beyond the summit the path takes you down the ridge and on into the twin villages of Town and Kirk Yetholm. ~ 7 miles

Day 5 Kirk Yetholm to Wooler

Soon after leaving Kirk Yetholm you cross from Scotland into England. This is a hilly section as you pass through the Cheviot Hills, crossing the College Valley at Hethpool, before passing between the summits of Easter Tor and Yeavering Bell. The day ends by way of Coldberry Hill, which leads you into the market town of Wooler. ~ 13 miles

Day 6 Wooler to Fenwick

The walk takes you out of Wooler over Weetwood Moor, where there are numerous prehistoric remains notably cup-and-ring marked stones. Further on you reach St Cuthbert's Cave, a dramatic sandstone overhang where the saint's body is said to have been taken by the monks in AD875, to escape from the Viking raids on Lindisfarne. The route then takes you through Shiellow Wood to Fenwick. ~ 10 miles

Day 7 Fenwick to Holy Island

The last day's mileage is deliberately short as it is the tides that govern your arrival time on Holy Island rather than the speed you walk. The causeway is flooded by the sea for 5 hour periods over high tide - but we inform you of the times in advance! Once on Holy Island there is plenty to see, notably the Priory, inspired by St Cuthbert, and the castle, built on the orders of King Henry VIII. ~ 7 miles

Day 8 Departure.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Wallsend (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Day 2 Wallsend to Heddon on the Wall - 15 miles

After seeing the Roman Fort of Segedunum, you don't see any more Roman remains until the section of wall at Heddon on the Wall. Instead the first day's walking is spent alongside the River Tyne. You will pass right along the Newcastle Quayside underneath numerous bridges including the "blinking eye" millenium bridge. If time allows you can cross the bridge and visit the new Baltic Arts Centre on the Gateshead side of the river. It is then time to continue west out of the city to Heddon on the Wall.

Day 3 Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford - 15 miles

Today you will be following the course of Hadrian's Wall and starting to become familiar with the pattern of turrets and milecastles. Beyond Harlow Hill a real sense of spaciousness begins. The Roman ditch, or Vallum as it is called, is more in evidence than the wall itself. However, as you approach Chollerford sections of the wall itself start to appear. The Roman crossing of the River North Tyne was a short distance south-west of the current crossing, itself a handsome five-arched bridge built in 1775.

Day 4 Chollerford to Once Brewed - 12 miles

Perhaps the most thrilling day of the entire walk, this stage is to be savoured. Encompassing the best preserved fort on the Wall, the finest views, the most complete sections of the Wall, the northernmost point of the trail and some great if slightly exhausting walking, this is a day for superlatives. So bring plenty of food and water with you, bucketloads of stamina and prepare to enjoy yourself.

Day 5 Once Brewed to Gilsland - 12 miles

While this stage is not as spectacular as the previous one, it is perhaps the most interesting. Today we will climb to the highest point of the entire trail, we will cross from Northumberland into Cumbria and it will take place in a change of scenery, from the windswept moors and crags that provided yesterday’s backdrop to the more gentle, rolling, cultivated landscape of England’s far north-west. We also cross the watershed on this day, so that by the end of it any river we encounter from now on flows west towards the Irish Sea. Not to be missed are the remains of a roman bridge - who would have carried both the Wall and the Military Way - near Gilsland, at the River Irthing. There are also numerous remains of turrets, forts and mile-castles along the trail to be seen. Quite a stage indeed!

Day 6 Gilsland to Carlisle - 7 / 18 miles

Pleasant walking through colourful fields in which to enjoy marvellous scenery. Just after Gilsland the fort of Birdoswald is reached, the route then continues high above the steep sided Irthington Gorge, before beginning a gradual descent at the village of Banks. Rich agricultural landscape and parkland replaces the moorland as the route drops steadily through the villages of Walton and Irthington before reaching lovely River Eden for the final section into the historic border city of Carlisle. Carlisle’s history is very much evident with its cathedral, castle and old city walls. If you feel 18 miles is too long you can exit the trail just before Walton and take the Hadrian’s Wall bus to Carlisle. This could allow you more time to enjoy looking around the town.

Day 7 Carlisle - Tour ends

Today after breakfast you can take a train north to Scotland , south towards Manchester or east back to Newcastle where you began.

Day 1 Fishguard
Arrive into Fishguard to your 4 star guest house where you can sample the owners fabulous organic freshly prepared meals.

Day 2 Fishguard to Newport 14.5-15.5km  4.5 hours
Today you walk leaves Fishguard in a northly directly, first you walk down to Lower Fishguard and within a few hundred metres you bare on the coastal way. At about half way you will come to the stunning Dinas Head and Needle Rock. Here you can decide if to cut across Dinas Head or walk around it. Soon afterwards you will arrive in the lovely quaint village of Newport where you can board the Poppit Rocket bus back to Fishguard. Overnight in Fishguard.

Day 3  Newport - Cardigan 12.5 km to 20.7km 3.5-6 hours
After breakfast you board the local bus the Poppit Rocket to the start of you walk in Newport. This section of the coastal way some say is one of the toughest, you have the chance to exit the coastal path at Molygrove and catch the Poppit Rocket back to Fishguard , or you can continue the full length of the walk. The area around Cardigan Bay is famous for the dolphins which can often be found basking in the harbour and bay region. Overnight in Fishguard
     
Day 4 Fishguard – Stumble Head – Tregwynt 14.5-21.5km 4.5-6 hours
You will leave Fishguard behind you today as you climb to the cliff tops again. Look out for the various types of bird life nesting in the cliffs. Now you will have long breathtaking views south along much of the Pembrokeshire coastline. Shortly you will arrive a Stumble Head lighthouse now it is automatic but you can imagine not long ago that the lighthouse keeper used to live and work the lights. Here there are great viewing galleries for you to look out to sea and spot dolphins , porpoises and various types of whales. After your walk you shall board the Stumble Shuttle to the ancient city of St David’s, it is the UK’s smallest city and the home of Wales patron Saint. Overnight St David’s

Day 5 Porthgain to St David’s  14.5km 4.5 hours
After breakfast you can board the Stumble Shuttle for the short transfer to Porthgain. You now head south to Whitesands nearby to St David’s . Whitesands is a haven for surfers and families alike . On a summers day and a brisk wind the waves will be full of surfers of all ages trying to ride the waves. Overnight St David’s

Day 6 St David’s – St David’s 16.5km 5 hours
Today you can have various choices. Our walk will take you around the St David’s Peninsular with the views of the Bird sanctuary Ramsey Island. For the adventurous you can take a rest day and head out to the nearby docks for an inflatable speed boat ride to Ramsey Island . When the tides and incoming a small section of the sea becomes very dangerous with whirl pools. If the engine cuts out hear then it is time to pray. Then you will continue to circle the island with the expert guide telling your about the Sea-lions , seals and abundance of bird life which use the Island’s cliffs for nesting . When back to St David’s you must view the ancient Cathedral. Overnight St David’s