Pennine Way, National Trail through Pennine hills, England and Scotland.
Description
The Pennine Way is a long-distance trail running 268 miles from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm near the Scottish border. The route passes through varied terrain, from peat bogs and hills to rocky ridges and river valleys.
History
Journalist Tom Stephenson proposed the route in 1935, inspired by American trails, but the official opening did not take place until 1965. The long planning period reflected debates over land use and public access rights.
Culture
The name comes from the Pennines, a range many call the backbone of England. Walkers cross moorland and old stone bridges that shape the character of this remote region.
Practical
The route is divided into sections that walkers complete in two to three weeks, depending on pace. Small towns like Hebden Bridge or Hawes offer accommodation and supplies along the way.
Did you know?
The highest point sits at Cross Fell at 2,930 feet (893 meters), where wind conditions can change suddenly. Many walkers report strong wind and shifting weather in this exposed zone.
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Peak District
4.1 km
Mam Tor
2.4 km
Grindslow Knoll
1.5 km
The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale
220 m
Methodist Chapel
1.5 km
The Old Nags Head
10 m
Gibraltar Bridge
61 m
Edale War Memorial
223 m
Ollerbrook Farmhouse
530 m
Grindslow House
393 m
Barn opposite Methodist Chapel
1.6 km
Tagnaze Farmhouse and attached barn
2.5 km
Sundial in old churchyard
304 m
Lea House
23 m
Ivy House
1.5 km
Mam Tor hillfort
2.3 km
The Mill and attached chimney
1.3 km
Hollins Farmhouse and attached barn
1.5 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk
38 m
Carr Bank
78 m
The Old Parsonage
121 m
Edale House
1.3 km
Small Clough Farmhouse and attached barn
1.2 km
Guidestone, Edale village, jct with Station Road
702 m
Crowden Lea
2.1 km
Sycamore Cottage
66 m
Church Cottage
295 m
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