The Pennine Way

Go to days: 1-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | 13-16

Journey Time:
16 Days
Distance:
268 miles (429 km)
Airports:
Manchester/
Doncaster Sheffield

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2)

Overview

The Pennine Way National Trail (www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/) was Britain's first National Trail and is today one of the most famous and popular walks in the country. The 268 mile (429 km) trail chases the Pennine Hills along the backbone of England from Derbyshire, through 3 National Parks, over Hadrian's Wall and onto the borders of Scotland, using old miners tracks, packhorse routes and drove roads.

Days 1-4: Edale - Crowden - Standedge - Blackshaw Head - Lothersdale

Edale - Crowden: 16 miles (25 km)
Crowden - Standedge: 12 miles (19 km)
Standedge - Blackshaw Head: 17 miles (27 km)
Blackshaw Head - Lothersdale: 17 miles (27 km)
Totals for Day: 62 miles (100 km)

Edale & Jacob's Ladder

Start your walk in the village of Edale in the Peak District. The Old Nags Head Pub is the official starting point of the Pennine Way, and a perfect place to toast your trip. The first attraction you'll see on your walk is Jacob's Ladder, a large hill overlooking Edale Valley. It's quite a climb, but the views from the top are worth it.

Must see and do:

Standedge

Standedge is home to the highest, deepest, longest canal tunnel in Britain, Standedge Tunnel. Take a 30-minute glass-roofed boat through the tunnel and learn from a guide about the trials and tribulations of the men who made the canal, which was started in 1794 and took 17 years to complete.

Must see and do:

Marsden Moor Estate

Go to days: 1-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | 13-16