Lady Anne’s Way is a classic long distance walk . It extends for 100 miles, starting in the rugged limestone countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, all the way to the villages of the Eden Valley, ending in Penrith.
Lady Annes Way was created as a tribute to Lady Anne Clifford. She devoted her life to restoring her churches, castles, and monuments along this route in the 17th Century. The path runs north from Skipton Castle in North Yorkshire to the ruins of Brougham Castle on the outskirts of Penrith.
The Way takes in part of the Dales Way in Wharfdale and the ancient green lane, Lady Anne’s Highway in Mallerstang, and it visits Lady Anne’s historically significant buildings along the way. The trail has a varied nature and appeals to both seasoned walkers and to those on their first walking experience alike.
The route begins with some easy walking along the banks of the river Wharfe. The path then takes a higher route over the fells from Wensleydale into Mallerstang with its wild and dramatic scenery. Upon reaching the Eden Valley the trail from Kirkby Stephen to Appleby follows rivers leading through scenic villages on the way to Penri
