The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
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54.35, -2.26 · rel 16293871
54.35, -2.26 · rel 16293871
Lady Anne's Way
155,4 km from Skipton to Penrith through alpine terrain and lakes.
Skipton
→
Penrith
linear
155,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× ruins
4× Attraction
1× castle
1× monument
3× Water
2× summit
lime kiln
ruins ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
Low Cross
Attraction ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
cotton mill
ruins ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
Barden Tower
castle ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
lime kiln
ruins ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
War Memorial Hall
monument ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
lime kiln
ruins ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
St Anne's Hospital
Attraction ·
on the route
155,4 km
100%
Hawes Ropemakers
Attraction ·
26 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Verterae
ruins ·
30 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Ashwood Well
Water ·
37 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Wood Spring
Water ·
52 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Pike Hill
summit ·
62 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Beangarth Well
Water ·
67 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Park School
ruins ·
67 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Gale Hill
summit ·
73 m off route
155,4 km
100%
lime kiln
ruins ·
74 m off route
155,4 km
100%
lime kiln
ruins ·
74 m off route
155,4 km
100%
lime kiln
ruins ·
78 m off route
155,4 km
100%
Mill Gill Force
Attraction ·
79 m off route
155,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lady Anne's Way is 155.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lady Anne's Way takes approximately 38h 40min to complete.
No, Lady Anne's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Skipton to Penrith. Plan ahead for return transport.
Lady Anne's Way starts at Skipton.
Lady Anne's Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.