Pennine Way
England's first National Trail runs along the Pennine hills from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm just across the Scottish border.
At a glance
- Starts in
- Edale
- Ends in
- Kirk Yetholm
- Length
- 431 km
- On foot
- 6–22 days
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Best months
- April–October
About the trail
The route crosses gritstone moorland, limestone dales and the high fells of the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines, then follows Hadrian's Wall before climbing into the Cheviot Hills. Peat bog and exposed ridges make it a navigation challenge in poor weather.