Walk the Pennine Way
The Pennine Way follows the upland spine of northern England for 259 miles from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. The route crosses the Peak District National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Pennines and Northumberland National Park before crossing the border into Scotland.
From Edale, the trail climbs onto the high moorland of the Peak District, crossing Kinder Scout and continuing north through gritstone landscapes and open moorland. The route passes reservoirs and upland valleys as it progresses towards the Calder Valley and Hebden Bridge.
Beyond the Calder Valley, the Pennine Way continues north towards the limestone landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. The route passes through Malham before crossing Malham Moor and continuing towards Pen-y-ghent, Hawes and the upper reaches of Wensleydale.
North of Hawes, the trail returns to higher ground, crossing the Pennines towards the North Pennines. Moorland, river valleys and remote upland landscapes characterise the route through places including Middleton-in-Teesdale and along the upper River Tees.
The Pennine Way continues north towards Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland National Park, where the route crosses increasingly remote country towards the Cheviot Hills. The final stages follow the uplands towards the Anglo-Scottish border before descending to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders.
Edale, Hebden Bridge, Malham, Hawes, Middleton-in-Teesdale and Kirk Yetholm provide useful bases along the route, with accommodation available in towns and villages across much of the trail.
Overview
Distance: 259 miles / 416 km
Typical duration: 14–20 walking days
Difficulty: Challenging
Start: Edale, Derbyshire
Finish: Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders
Terrain: High moorland paths, upland ridges, limestone valleys, river valleys, farmland and remote hill country
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