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UK National Trails Walk the Pennine Way

Walk the Pennine Way

The Pennine Way is one of the most iconic long-distance hiking trails in the UK, offering a unique and challenging experience that will take you through some of the most beautiful and remote landscapes in England. The trail covers a distance of 268 miles (429 km) and stretches from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders.

Walking the Pennine Way will take you through a variety of terrains, including rugged moorland, deep valleys, and rolling hills. Along the way, you’ll be treated to stunning panoramic views, tranquil streams, and charming villages.

The Pennine Way offers a unique sense of isolation and wilderness, giving you the opportunity to disconnect from the stresses of modern life and immerse yourself in nature. You’ll experience the beauty of the English countryside in its rawest form, and have the chance to encounter a variety of wildlife, including wild deer, red squirrels, and rare bird species.

The trail is also steeped in history, passing through ancient settlements and historic landmarks such as Hadrian’s Wall and Stoodley Pike. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the region, and explore the fascinating history of the people who have lived and worked in these landscapes over the centuries.

Walking the Pennine Way is a challenging and rewarding experience that will test your physical and mental limits. It requires preparation, perseverance, and a love for the outdoors. However, the sense of achievement and fulfillment that comes with completing the trail is immeasurable.

So, if you’re up for a challenge and ready to experience the beauty and wilderness of the English countryside, then walking the Pennine Way is the perfect adventure for you. It will be an unforgettable journey that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Walk The Pennine Way is a National Trail in England, with a small section in Scotland. The trail stretches for 268 miles (431 km)[1] from Edale, in the northern DerbyshirePeak District, north through the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park and ends at Kirk Yetholm, just inside the Scottish border. The path runs along the Pennine hills, sometimes described as the “backbone of England”.

Pennine Way Map

Pennine Way Map
Pennine Way Map

Pennine Way Interactive Map

16 Day Walking – Pennine Way

StageStart PointDistance (Miles)Ascend / Descend (Feet)
Day 1 Edale to Crowden16
Day 2Crowden to Standedge11
Day 3Standedge to Calder Valley 11
Day 4Calder Valley to Ickornshaw 16
Day 5Ickornshaw to Malham 17
Day 6Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale 14.5
Day 7Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes 14
Day 8Hawes to Tan Hill 16.5
Day 9Tan Hill to Middleton-in-Teesdale 17
Day 10Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton 21
Day 11Dufton to Alston 20
Day 12Alston to Greenhead 16.5
Day 13Greenhead to Bellingham 22
Day 14Bellingham to Byrness 15
Day 15Byrness to Windy Gate 14
Day 16Windy Gate to Kirk Yetholm 13

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Pennine Way Related Books

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Pennine Way: Day 4 Mankinholes – Ponden ReservoirTodmorden, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:50:16
Pennine Way Day 04Stanbury, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:49:15
Pennine Way Day 2Stanbury, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:49:12
Pennine Way 7Stanbury, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:49:12
Pennine Way Ponden Mill To GargraveStanbury, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:49:11
Meltham To Marsden Via Pennine WayMeltham, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:44:28
Pennine Way Day 03Mankinholes, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:44:22
Pennine Way 6Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 09:41:14
Mankinholes to Ickornshaw Rev via Pennine WayTodmorden, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 08:50:07
Mankinholes to Ickornshaw via Pennine WayTodmorden, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 08:50:06
Stanbury To Tempest Arms Elstack via Pennine WayStanbury, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 08:49:24
Pennine Way Day 2Meltham, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 08:44:48
Pennine Way Day 3Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 08:41:40
Snake Pass Via Higher Shelf Stones and Pennine WayDunford Bridge, South Yorkshire, 2023-04-25 08:11:22
Littleborough To Greenfield Via Pennine WayDevon, Littleborough2023-04-24 14:18:18
Ponden Reservoir to Malham via Pennine WayCumbria, Oldfield2023-04-24 13:34:25
Pennine Way Central Keld To Middleton in TeesdaleCumbria, Nateby2023-04-24 13:33:38
Keld to Baldersdale Via Pennine WayCumbria, Nateby, 2023-04-24 13:33:31
Hardraw to Tan Hill via Pennine WayCumbria, Nateby, 2023-04-24 13:33:31
Tan Hill to Middleton-in-Tees via Pennine WayCumbria, Nateby, 2023-04-24 13:33:31
Tan Hill To Middleton in Teesdale Via Pennine WayCumbria, Nateby, 2023-04-24 13:33:31
Hardraw To Tan Hill Via Pennine WayCumbria, Nateby, 2023-04-24 13:33:28
Alport Waterfalls From Snake Pass/Pennine WayDerbyshire, High Peak, 2023-04-24 12:27:02
Hayfield via Pennine Way and Mill HillDerbyshire, Hayfield, , 2023-04-24 12:26:15
Longendale Trail And Pennine Way 13mDerbyshire, Hadfield, 2023-04-24 12:25:42
Hadfield to Marsden Via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Hadfield, 2023-04-24 12:25:41
Pennine Way – Crowden To MarsdenDerbyshire, Hadfield, 2023-04-24 12:25:39
Grindsbrook Booth To Wessenden Head Via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Grindsbrook Booth, 2023-04-24 12:25:32
Snake Pass via Higher Shelf Stones and Mill HillDerbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 12:24:02
Old Glossop via Pennine Way and Bleaklow HeadDerbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 11:56:17
Crowden to Marsden via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 11:56:17
Pennine Way Day 02Derbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 11:55:58
Windy Harbour Farm To Diggle Via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 11:55:19
Torside to Diggle via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 11:55:03
Snake Pass To Woodhead Road Via Bleaklow On Pennine WayDerbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 11:54:56
Crowden To Standedge Via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Glossop, , 2023-04-24 11:54:56
Crowden to Mankinholes via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Glossop, 2023-04-24 11:54:56
Edale to Crowden via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Edale, , 2023-04-24 11:53:51
Edale via Kinder Low and Pennine WayDerbyshire, Edale, , 2023-04-24 11:53:48
Edale to Windy Harbour Farm Via Pennine WayDerbyshire, Edale, , 2023-04-24 11:53:46
Pennine Way 1Derbyshire, Edale, , 2023-04-24 11:53:42
Pennine Way 8Dale End, Derbyshire, 2023-04-24 11:51:39
Mad Weekend – Pennine Way First (two) DaysChinley, Derbyshire, 2023-04-24 11:50:11
Edale To Crowden Pennine WayChinley, Derbyshire, , 2023-04-24 11:49:45
Edale to Torside Via Pennine WayChinley, Derbyshire, 2023-04-24 11:49:45
Edale to Diggle via Pennine WayChinley, Derbyshire2023-04-24 11:49:32
Pennine Ways On Kinder ScoutChinley, Derbyshire, 2023-04-24 11:49:26
Edale To Crowden Via Pennine WayChinley, Derbyshire, 2023-04-24 11:49:14
Day 1, Pennine Way – Edale To CrowdenChinley, Derbyshire, 2023-04-24 11:49:13
Pennine Way #2Charlestown, Cornwall2023-04-24 10:41:07
Pennine Way Day 3Bradford, Cornwall2023-04-24 10:40:34