Pennine Way

Britain's oldest and most iconic National Trail, stretching 431km along the "backbone of England." it is a rugged, remote journey through wild peat moorlands, limestone cliffs, and the windswept hills of the North.

410 km

TOTAL LENGHT

16 days

DURATION

893 m

MAX ELEVATION

THE ROUTE

Trail map

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HIKE DETAILS

Stages

  • Edale - Crowden
    26 km
  • Crowden - Standedge
    18 km
  • Standedge - Calder Valley
    18 km
  • Calder Valley Ickornshaw
    26 km
  • Ickornshaw - Malham
    27 km
  • Malham - Horton in Ribblesdale
    23 km
  • Horton in Ribblesdale - Hawes
    23 km
  • Hawes - Tan Hill
    27 km
  • Tan Hill - Middleton-in-Teesdale
    27 km
  • Middleton-in-Teesdale - Dufton
    34 km
  • Dufton - Alston
    32 km
  • Alston - Greenhead
    26 km
  • Greenhead - Bellingham
    35 km
  • Bellingham - Byrness
    24 km
  • Byrness - Windy Gyle
    22 km
  • Windy Gyle - Kirk Yetholm
    21 km

Best time to go

Spring

march-june

Autumn

semptember-november

Summer

june-semptember

winter

november-march

Final Tips from Local Guides

  • Embrace the "Bog-Hopping": You will get wet feet eventually. Don't waste energy trying to keep your boots pristine; just aim for the firmest-looking tufts of grass (the "sphagnum" moss is usually a trap!).
  • Many of the best experiences are in the remote pubs like the Tan Hill Inn (Great Britain's highest pub). Plan your stops to enjoy the local hospitality—it's the best way to dry out and refuel.

Packing List

  • High-Quality Waterproof Boots
  • Gaiters
  • Full Rain Gear
  • Navigation Skills
  • Tick Removal Tool
  • Dry Bags
  • Compeed/Blister Plasters
  • Mid-Layer Fleece
  • Power Bank
  • Emergency Whistle
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