Where does Pennine Way start and finish?
The Pennine Way is a walking trail running for 429km (270 miles) along the central mountains of England: the Pennines and the Cheviots. It starts at Edale in the Peak District and ends at Kirk Yetholm in the Borders, just inside Scotland.
Which OS maps for Pennine Way?
The Pennine Way is covered by nine Ordnance Survey Explorer maps, scaled 1:25,000. They are sheets OL1, OL21, OL2, OL30, OL31, OL43, OL42, OL16 and OL19. The maps are printed both sides, and this scale allows you to navigate in great detail; walls and hedges are shown, for example.
How many counties does the Pennine Way pass through?
The trail runs for 268 miles, through nine counties: successively from south to north Derbyshire; Cheshire; Yorkshire; Lancashire; back to Yorkshire; County Durham; Westmorland, Cumberland; Northumberland and finally Roxburghshire.
Can you wild camp on the Pennine Way?
Wild camping (See also box p38) Of all the national trails in England, the Pennine Way probably offers the best chance to wild camp along the full length. Huge sections of the route are on high ground beyond the last farm wall or fence and there are plenty of inconspicuous places to pitch a small tent.
Where is the halfway point on the Pennine Way?
Along the Way… Just before reaching the halfway point at Baldersdale, you’ll pass a pub that claims to be the highest in Britain – Tan Hill Inn. 33. At 893 metres, Cross Fell is the highest point of the Way.
Where is half way on Pennine Way?
| Pennine Way | |
|---|---|
| Trailheads | Edale, Derbyshire Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation | |
| Highest point | Cross Fell, 893 m (2,930 ft) |
Has anyone died on the Pennine Way?
Malcolm Flynn, 72, from Carlisle, was fatally injured in what police said was a ‘tragic incident’ while he was walking on land near Thirlwall Castle and Gisland, Northumberland, at around 11.45am on Friday, September 11. Police said he died at the location, which is on the Pennine Way.
Where do you stay when you walk the Pennine Way?
Accommodation on the Pennine Way
- Loughviews Bunkroom. Greenlee Farm, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AS.
- John Hunt Base.
- Ollerbrook Farm Bunkhouses.
- Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre.
- Edale Camping Barn Cotefield Farm.
- Earby Hostel.
- Tarset Tor Bunkhouse and Bothies.
- Mounthooly Bunkhouse.
Can you cycle the Pennine Way?
Unlike most other long-distance cycle routes in the UK, the Trans Pennine Trail is mostly off-road. The Trail is largely purpose-built using canals, riversides, disused railway lines, minor roads and urban cycle paths – over 60% of the Trail’s cycle route is traffic-free.
Can you get lost on the Pennine Way?
The highest point of the Pennine Way is Cross Fell, at 893m. Cross Fell also holds the record for the worst weather in England. Over this fell, countless hikers have got lost when the fog lies low and dense around the landscape.
When was the Pennine Way opened?
24 April 1965
The Peak District village of Edale is at the heart of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Pennine Way. Britain’s first National Trail opened on 24 April 1965, with the official starting point in Edale.
Is the Pennine Way worth it?
Even if you aren’t a geocacher, the Pennine Way is worth a hike. After all, it offers some of the best upland walking in country as it travels from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders region along the Pennines and through the fells, or treeless high ground often used for grazing.