Pennine Way
Long distance footpath in England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the sports stadium known as Pennine Way, see Pennine Way stadium.
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 Derbyshire Peak 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".[2] Although not the United Kingdom's longest National Trail,[lower-alpha 1] it is, according to The Ramblers, "one of Britain's best known and toughest".[4]
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Pennine Way | |
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Length | 268 miles (431 km)[1] |
Location | Northern England and southern Scotland, United Kingdom |
Designation | UK National Trail |
Trailheads | Edale, Derbyshire Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders |
Use | Hiking |
Highest point | Cross Fell, 893 m (2,930 ft) |
Difficulty | Moderate to Strenuous |
Season | All year |
Hazards | Severe weather |
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