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Pennine Way

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429 km Length
approx. 21 days Duration
11.001 m Elevation gain
11.146 m Elevation loss
893 m Highest point
May–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Pennine Way

Difficulty
Length 429 km
Elevation gain 11.001 m
Elevation loss 11.146 m
Highest Point 893 m · Cross Fell
Lowest Point 113 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

429 km
11.001 m
11.146 m
Cross Fell
893 m
113 m

Best time to go

May – September
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About the trail

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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Good to know about the Pennine Way

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!

Getting there & route: Pennine Way

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

Stage plan for the Pennine Way

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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