PENNW
England International
268Miles
14–21 daysTypical thru-hike
Some experienceExperience
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SepBest Season
ModerateCrowds
The Pennine Way was England’s first national trail, established in 1965. It runs from Edale in the Peak District north to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland through the Pennines, North York Moors, and Northumberland National Park. Boggy moorland and the famous Pennine gritstone define the experience.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 268 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Alpine, Forest
- Navigation: Standard trail
- Resupply: Easy
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Pennine Way National Trail (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Pennine Way
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