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The iconic Pennine Way stretches for 268 miles (431 km) across England’s wild northern uplands.
The route follows England’s rocky spine from the hills of the Derbyshire Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, through the stunning Swaledale Valley, across the North Pennines and over Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland to the Cheviot Hills, ending in the Scottish Borders in Kirk Yetholm.
In Durham, The Pennine Way stretches from Baldersdale in the south to Langdon Beck and High Cup Nick in the north - a distance of approximately 15 miles.
Highlights: Grassholme Reservoir; Middleton-in-Teesdale; waterfalls at Low Force and High Force; Cow Green reservoir & Cauldron Snout; High Cup Nick.
The Pennine Way was the first National Trail in England and is one of the UK’s most famous long-distance walks. Opened on 24th April 1965, it paved the way for public access to some of England’s wildest landscapes.
The 24th April 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the official opening of The Pennine Way. Events will be taking place along the trail throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary.
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2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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Pennine Way - Baldersdale to Langdon Beck Route, BaldersdaleIn Durham, The Pennine Way stretches from Baldersdale in the south to Langdon Beck and High Cup Nick in the north - a distance of approximately 15 miles.
Tuesday, 1st July 2025 - Sunday, 31st August 2025
- Exhibition Celebrating 60 Years of the Pennine Way - A Trail of InspirationThroughout 2025 there will be a rolling exhibition along the trail - showcasing how people have been inspired by the Pennine Way and inspiring others to get out and walk a bit (or even all!) of the route.
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