Pennine Way
Description
- Length of trail 412 km, 256 miles
- Length in days 21 days
- Traildino grading MW, Moderate walk, backpacking trail
- Hut tour grading T1, Walk
256 miles, 412 km, 21 days
National Trail
"A long green trail from the Peak to the Cheviots.", Tom Stephenson envisioned in 1935. The Pennine Way became the first National Trail to be opened, and it's still a major landmark on Britain's hiking map. Many people have enjoyed the hike, and the many reports on the web do bear witness of the beauty of the trail.
After the South West Coast Path, the Pennine Way is the longest path in the UK. It is part of the European E2. This is not an easy walk. The route runs through the highest and most desolate parts of the Pennines. In order to walk this trail, you must have a good physical condition, a healthy amount of perseverance, good rain gear and waterproof shoes.
The path picks the wildest and most beautiful parts of northern England, to the border with Scotland: not only the Pennines, but also the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales. Despite its popularity, hikers marvel the solitude encountered in this upland part of northern England.
Opinions
- pc22 April 2008
- Rate 9
- Positive a very tough walk.....few sign posts..... and often boggy and muddy in bad weather....but its meant t be this way. The elder statesmen of the British long trails. This walk is meant to test you. And its reward is some beautiful scenery across the North of England, some very remote places indeed and a real sense of achievement on arriving at the end. A highlight for me is the tees river.
- Negative I didn't dislike these things but one should be aware that sign posting is very limited and on some of the remote areas not only is the no signage but in some cases no path to follow either. The weather can often be very poor and visibility low. On Cross fell the winds can be treacherous as a particular wind phenomena called the helm wind exists that can pick up a dog and dump it 100mtrs away.
- Oranginas, hiking trails Europe May 2007
- Rate 8
- Positive a great variety in moods of the landscape: wild, spacious, rough, green farmer land, the stone walls, the meadows, endless moors, a lot of water, the creeks, centuries of history, the wildlife and the cultural heritage….
- Negative The (chance of) rain
Map
Links
Facts
- Home - Pennine Way - National Trails
National Trails home page
- The Pennine Way Site
David Gibbins created a very useful web page with a lot of information and ofcourse his own adventures on the trail.
- Hikeview Pennine Way
Guide to planning a walk along the Pennine Way, including a standard breakdown of the walk with distance and walking time estimates. With detailed map of trail delineated in 2 mile segments
- Pennine Way long distance footpath along the Pennines.
Trail description and photo gallery on the Peak District Information Site.
- Pennine Way Long Distance Path Directory
Introduction by the Walking Englishman.
- Pennine Way on AboutBritain.com
Sectionwise description by AboutBritain.com
- The Pennine Way Association
The PENNINE WAY ASSOCIATION is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. It was founded in 1971 as "a focus of public interest" in Britain's first and finest long distance footpath.
Reports
- 3 Pennine Way
This is Andrew Stephenson excellent diary, on his walk on the UK E2.
- A blog of my travels » Heading towards the Pennines
Blog-style day to day report with good photo gallery.
- End to End - The Pennine Way
John Butler, on his way North, choosed the Pennine Way and this is his story. As always lots of reading and enough photographs to fancy the whole picture.
- Heather Gant's Homepage on Walking Places
To the point journal with self explanatory pictures. They hiked the Pennine Way in 2006. "The walk itself was not as hard as I expected and navigation was very easy – we did not get lost at all even on the notoriously difficult parts. A lot of the boggy areas have now been tamed with flagstones a necessary evil to protect the countryside".
- John's Pennine Way Walk Page
John finished the trail in 2000, in 16 days, and his narration is very enjoyable.
- Long Distance Walking: Pennine Way
Long Distance Walking Blog by Sergio
- Oranginas - Walking and hiking trails Europe
Walking hiking trails Greece Czech Republic, Poland, Slowakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Italy, Tuscany, Sardinia, France, Corsica, Basque Countrie, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Denmark, and more ...
- Stottie Walks on Walking Places
Pete Stott revives his 1963 walk of the Pennine Way, unforgettible. He dug his diary for us and he went back. This is the story of all of us.
- The Pennine Way - August/September 2004
Pee Wiglet has a golden pen and so you won't miss her walk in 2004.
- The Pennine Way - By Ian Steel
"This website is all about the experiences I had when, at 13 years of age I walked the Pennine Way in the Summer of 1995". Ian Steele.
- The Pennine Way: Introduction
A report from a trek in 1991.
- This is George Tod's tale of the trail.
- Deborah & Gwen's Coast to Coast Diary
Mother and daughter walked the C2C in 2006 and choose the Pennine Way for 2008. Here is the complete trail journal including many pictures.
- Gregg Neilson's Pennine Way Diary
Gregg starts his 11 day diary with a map and a comment on his broken camera. He hiked two thirds of the Pennine Way, and concluded "it was a great walk".
- Krispykritter's 2006 Pennine Way Trail Journal
His motto was "Make everyday your day in Paradise".
- Mo & Dave's Home Page
In 2006 Mo and Dave walked the Pennine Way for Cancer Research UK. This is their account.
- MY PENNINE WAY WALK
Not only she's young and healthy, but she's put it all on the web as well. This is 10 years old Mandy James narrative.
- Pennine Walker on Walking Places
The motto of the Pennine Way is a “Once in a Lifetime” journey and that pretty well sums it up, says James, after finishing the Pennine Way in 18 days.
- Pennine Way -- March 2008 - Peewiglet's Photos
Fine picture gallery of the Pennine Way, in March with snow and rain.
- Pennine Way » Collected Musings of a Hill Wanderer
Blog by John Hennessy
- Pennine Way helpfull guide for walkers, and campers
Catherine and Andy walked the trail in 2003 as a personal challenge and a fundraising event. You can read here that finishing the trail is not an easy thing.
- Pennine Way Walk by Dil & Kim
Bikes Moron & Wild One tell their tale of the walk in 2000.
- The Pennine Way
This is David Cotton's detailed account of the trail.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
- Northumberland National Park Home Page
Northumberland National Park Home Page.
- Peak District National Park Authority - Peak District National Park Authority
Peak District National Park Home Page
- Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Yorkshire Dales National Park Home Page.
Books

Netherlands
2011
- Wandelgids The Pennine Way, South: Edale to Bowes | Aurum |
- Goede beschrijving van de aantrekkelijke route. Kaartmateriaal van Ordnance Survey - de Engelse topografische dienst op een schaal van 1:25.000. Praktische info voor overnachten ed. niet altijd uitgebreid, maar die is op de site van de Ramblers (de engelse wandelorganisatie) te vinden. The Pennine Way is the 268-mile (431-km) National Trail... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Also available from:
- eBooks.de, Germany

Germany
2011
- Carter, Scott;Carter, Keith: Pennine Way
- Edale to Kirk Yetholm. 3rd Revised edition. Read more

United Kingdom
2009
- The National Trails
- This inspirational guidebook looks at each of the UK's 19 National Trails. Presenting the information in a way that allows ease of comparison and contrast, with practical details to help you plan your walk. Some Trails are short and easy, others much longer, many have strong themes - they may follow a coastline, or traverse ranges of hills. Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom

Netherlands
2009
- Wandelgids the National Trails - Great British Walks - Engeland, Wales en Schotland| Cicerone |
- Guidebook to Britain´s National Trails - 19 long-distance walking routes through England, Wales and Scotland, describing what makes each of them so special and providing the practical information to help you plan your route. A definitive reference to the best of British walking. England South West Coast Path South Downs Way North Downs Way The... Read more

United Kingdom
2009
- The National Trails
- Complete Guide to Britain's National Trails Read more
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- Stanfords, United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Walkers' Britain
- This beautifully illustrated walking guide features the highlights of 30 of Britain's best long-distance footpaths, including the Pennine Way, the Isle of Wight Coastal Path and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Each route is divided into sections that can be covered in an average day's walk, with details on where to stop for a break and what to... Read more

United Kingdom
- Pennine Way
- The Pennine Way, the whole 431-km/268 mile route from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders, in a series of walking guides to the National Trails in England and Wales with colour extracts from the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series at 1:25,000 showing points along the route cross-referenced to the text. The maps... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
Maps

United Kingdom
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Map No. 75, Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Wooler, Ilderton, Old Bewick, North Charlton, Rock, Empleton, Chillingham, Warenford, Chatton, Beadnell, Seahouses, Bamburgh, Belford, Doddington, Kirknewton, Milfield, Ford, Holburn, Lowick, Fenwick, Bowsden, Duddo, Ancroft, Norham, Scremerston,... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Schotland Landranger 075 Berwick-upon-Tweed, Holy Island & Wooler, Farne Islands | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more

United Kingdom
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the country. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Read more
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Schotland Landranger 074 Kelso & Coldstream, Jedburgh & Duns | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
- Also available from:
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- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Kelso and Coldstream
- Map No. 74, Kelso and Coldstream, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Jedburgh, Duns, Oreston, Longformacus, Chirnside, Foulden, Hutton, Paxton, Whitsome, Polwarth, Westruther, Blythe, Bassendean, Greenlaw, Swinton, Horncliffe, Norham, Leitholm, Eccles, Gordon, Legerwood, Earlston, Stichill, Castle Heaton, Ford,... Read more

United Kingdom
- Kelso & Coldstream
- An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the country. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Read more
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Engeland Landranger 103 Blackburn & Burnley, Clitheroe & Skipton | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
- Also available from:
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- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Blackburn and Burnley
- Map No. 103, Blackburn and Burnley, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Darwen, Wheelton, Rawtenstall, Bacup, Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Holme Chapel, Accrington, Great Harwood, Mellor Brook, Ribchester, Padiham, Whalley, Longridge, Nelson, Trawden, Colne, Barley, Cowling, Clitheroe, Chipping, Whitewell,... Read more

United Kingdom
- Blackburn & Burnley
- An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the country. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Read more
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Engeland Landranger 109 Manchester, Bolton & Warrington | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
- Also available from:
- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom
- Stanfords, United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Manchester
- An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the country. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Read more

United Kingdom
- Manchester
- Map No. 109, Manchester, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Bolton, Warrington, Appleton Thorn, Mere, Wilmslow, Bramhall, Poynton, New Mills, Cheadle, Lymm, Altrincham, Stockport, Romiley, Sel, Irlam, Clucheth, Golborne, Leigh, Platt Bridge, Salford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, Mossley, Oldham, Walkden,... Read more
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Engeland Landranger 098 Wensleydale & Upper Wharfedale | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
- Also available from:
- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom
- Stanfords, United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Wensleydale & Upper Wharfedale
- Map sheet number 98 in the OS Landranger map series is the ideal map for planning your day trips and holidays to the Yorkshire Dales including Wensleydale and Upper Wharfedale. The area has much to offer long distance walkers, cyclists and holiday makers.Highlights of the area include:- Striking limestone and gritstone scenery- The... Read more

United Kingdom
- Wensleydale and Upper Wharfedale
- Map No. 98, Wensleydale and Upper Wharfedale, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Setlle, Cracoe, Grassington, Mearbeck, Malham, Langcliffe, Conistone, Kettlewell, Arncliffe, Stainforth, Austwick, Keasden, Clapham, High Bentham, Horton in Ribblesdale, Ingleton, Litton, Buckden, Hubberholme, Woodale, Chapel-le-Dale,... Read more
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Schotland Landranger 086 Haltwhistle & Brampton, Bewcastle & Alston | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
- Also available from:
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- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Haltwhistle and Brampton
- Map No. 86, Haltwhistle and Brampton, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Bewcastle, Hethersgill, Kirkcambeck, Gilsland, Stonehaugh, Greenhead, Henshaw, Low Row, Haydon Bridge, Catton, Lambley, Castle Carrock, Warwick Bridge, Wetheral, Cotehill, Newbiggin, Armathwaite, High Hesket, Kirkoswald, Croglin, Renwick,... Read more

United Kingdom
- Haltwhistle & Brampton
- An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the country. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Read more

United Kingdom
- Hexham & Haltwhistle
- An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the country. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Schotland Landranger 087 Hexham & Haltwhistle | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more

United Kingdom
- Hexham and Haltwhistle
- Map No. 87, Hexham and Haltwhistle, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Garrigill, Leadgate, Alston, Nenthead, Lanehead, Rookhope, Waskerley, Allenheads, Spartylea, Ramshaw, Edmundbyers, Blachland, Sinderhope, Allendale Town, Ninebanks, Slaggyford, Eals, Bearsbridge, Whitley Chapel, Slayley, Stocksfield, Corbridge,... Read more

United Kingdom
- Sheffield and Huddersfield
- Map No. 110, Sheffield and Huddersfield, in the Ordnance Survey Landranger series at 1:50,000, including Glossop, Holmfirth, Ripponden, Slaithwaite, Marsden, Meltham, Honley, Fenay Bridge, Horbury, Sharlston Common, West Bretton, Royston, Darton, Denby Dale, Barnsley, Worsbrough, Penistone, Crow Edge, Holme, Dunford Bridge, Hoyland,... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom
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Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Engeland Landranger 110 Sheffield & Huddersfield, Glossop & Holmfirth | Ordnance Survey |
- Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more

United Kingdom
- Sheffield & Huddersfield
- An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the country. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Read more
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Netherlands
- 01 Topografische kaart en Wandelkaart Peak District - Dark Peak Area OLM 01 | Ordnance Survey |
- Een van de beste detailkaarten die er op de wereld gemaakt worden: zeer gedetailleerd, prachtig helder kleurgebruik, veel topografische aspecten en - zeer belangrijk - allerlei toeristische en recreatieve aspecten zijn ingetekend. De perfecte kaart voor vakantie en vrije tijd: wandelen, fietsen of gewoon de omgeving verkennen. Door de grootte... Read more
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- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- The Peak District - Dark Peak area
- Map sheet number OL1 in the OS Explorer series is ideal for exploring all that the Dark Peak area of the Peak District has to offer. Visitors to this area will enjoy high gritstone hills, steep-sided valleys and moorland plateau.Highlights: Kinder Scout, The Pennine Way, Edale, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, Ladybower Reservoir, Black Hill, and... Read more

Netherlands
- 02 Topografische kaart en Wandelkaart Yorkshire Dales - Southern & Western areas OLM 02 | Ordnance Survey |
- Een van de beste detailkaarten die er op de wereld gemaakt worden: zeer gedetailleerd, prachtig helder kleurgebruik, veel topografische aspecten en - zeer belangrijk - allerlei toeristische en recreatieve aspecten zijn ingetekend. De perfecte kaart voor vakantie en vrije tijd: wandelen, fietsen of gewoon de omgeving verkennen. Door de grootte... Read more
- Also available from:
- Ordnance Survey , United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Yorkshire Dales: S & W areas
- Map sheet number OL2 in the OS Explorer map series is the ideal map to use when exploring the South and West areas of the Yorkshire Dales including Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.Highlights: The Yorkshire three peaks, The Devils Bridge at Kirkby Lonsdale, Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Skipton, The Pennine Way, Settle, and Old Town.You... Read more
Walking holidays
United Kingdom
- Pennine Way
- Walking from Edale to Kirk Yetholm through the Peak District, The Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland. Starting in the village of Edale the first third of the walk takes you through the wild, open moorlands of the Peak District and Bronte country surrounding Haworth before reaching the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and Three Peaks... Read more











