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Pennine Way

United Kingdom · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 70/100

At a glance

CountriesUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
RegionNorthern England (Peak District to Cheviots)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length431 km
Typical duration18 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude893 m
Best seasonMay-Sep
StartEdale
EndKirk Yetholm
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

70/100
Scenery
25/35
Fame
19/25
Uniqueness
14/20
Logistics
12/20

Britain's original National Trail; wild moorland spine of England but boggy and weather-exposed

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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