Pennine Way
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
General information about Pennine Way
Difficulty
Length
429 km
Elevation gain
11.001 m
Elevation loss
11.146 m
Highest Point
Cross Fell / 893 m
Lowest Point
113 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
429 km
11.001 m
11.146 m
Cross Fell
893 m
113 m

The best time to hike the Pennine Way is:

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The Pennine Way runs for a length of 429 kilometers through United Kingdom.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 21 days to walk the Pennine Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in guesthouses/hotels along the way and in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Pennine Way is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile devices and batteries can be charged on the go (e.g. in restaurants, hotels,...)
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Pennine Way via Manchester Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 1 hours.

Departure

Departure from Pennine Way is via Edinburgh Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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Pennine Way

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