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Pennine Way stage 8: Hawes to Tan Hill (29.5 km, 640 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Pennines/Pennine Way/Stage 8

Stage 8 of 16

Pennine Way stage 8: Hawes to Tan Hill

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 8h 30m
Ascent: 640 m
Descent

Stage 8 of the Pennine Way (16 stages in total) runs from Hawes to Tan Hill. It covers 29.5 km with 640 m of ascent and 560 m of descent, around 8 h 30 min of walking. There are 9 places to sleep where the stage ends (4 guesthouses, 4 campsites, 1 hotel). The next stage continues to Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Part of the Pennine Way.

Where to sleep in Tan Hill

9 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 4 guesthouses, 4 campsites, 1 hotel.

GuesthouseThe Nook
GuesthouseKearton Guest House and TearoomRated 4.7 out of 54.7(200)

Previous: stage 7Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Hawes Next: stage 9Tan Hill to Middleton-in-Teesdale

Part of the Pennine Way (431 km, 16 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

560 m

Distance

29.5 km

Historic stone building offering simple, en suite rooms with Dales views, plus a British restaurant.

Usha Gap Farm & Campsite

CampsiteUsha Gap Farm & CampsiteRated 4.8 out of 54.8(430)

HotelKeld LodgeRated 4.6 out of 54.6(161)

Butt House B&B Swaledale Accommodation on the Coast To Coast, Herriot & Pennine Way

GuesthouseButt House B&B Swaledale Accommodation on the Coast To Coast, Herriot & Pennine WayRated 4.9 out of 54.9(62)

Rukin's Campsite

CampsiteRukin's CampsiteRated 4.7 out of 54.7(250)

Keld Bunk Barn & Yurts

CampsiteKeld Bunk Barn & YurtsRated 4.7 out of 54.7(144)Basic dorms, rooms & colourful yurts in a rustic riverside guesthouse with a garden & a hot tub.

Frith Lodge B&B Accommodation on Pennine Way, Coast to Coast, Herriot Way and Pennine Journey

GuesthouseFrith Lodge B&B Accommodation on Pennine Way, Coast to Coast, Herriot Way and Pennine JourneyRated 5.0 out of 55.0(72)Simple quarters in a secluded B&B on the Pennine Way featuring a relaxed lounge & a warm bar.

CampsiteTan Hill Inn Camping

Lowest 426 mHighest 1,284 m

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