Il Pennine Way is the first of the English national trails, inaugurated on April 24, 1965. Known worldwide as one of the most beautiful and challenging trails, the route is 429 km long and stretches from Edale in Derbyshire, passing through Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders.
On average, it takes between 16 and 19 days of walking to complete the entire route, and the recommended direction is from North to South.
Divided into 16 daily stages, along the way you can admire some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in England, including the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, the North Pennines, and also part of the Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.
Nature is always present thanks to the wonderful waterfalls of High Force, Hardraw Force, and those at High Cup Nick, a natural formation that resembles a crater. Moreover, you can admire and taste the local cheese production and have fun in the cozy English pubs, ready to brighten your evenings.
The landscape of the Pennines is evocative and melancholic, ready to inspire your adventures and especially your stories.
A piece of advice: undertake the route only if in good physical shape, as many areas are at altitude, especially in the initial part of the trail.
Points of interest:
- Peak District National Park: but most of the park is formed by the eponymous mountain range that extends over an area of about 1400 km²
- Yorkshire Dales National Park: national park located in the Pennine mountains area, consisting of mountains and numerous valleys.
- North Pennine: it is certainly one of the most enchanting places of the entire route thanks to its breathtaking landscapes, beautiful valleys, and wonderful woods. The entire area has been designated as an “area of outstanding natural beauty”.
- Hadrian’s Wall: it is still possible to admire Hadrian’s Wall, a stone fortification built by Emperor Hadrian in the first half of the 2nd century AD.
- High Force Waterfalls: a masterpiece of nature located near Durham county. In the winter period, the snow and ice paint an enchanting picture freezing the water course.
- Hardraw Force Waterfalls: located near the village of Hardraw, in the Yorkshire Dales. Smaller compared to High Force, the waterfall consists of a single 100-meter drop from a rock cliff of rare beauty.
- High Cup Nick Area: a typical U-shaped valley of the North Pennines of extraordinary beauty.
Information sheet:
- Country: England
- Official website of the Pennine Way
- Length in kilometers: 429
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