In April Britain’s first, longest, and bestloved National Trail marked five decades of spectacular walking with a program of walking events and special media coverage that will continue throughout the summer.
The 268-mile path along the rugged backbone of northern England stretches from Edale in the Derbyshire Peak District, up through the Yorkshire Dales and ends just inside the Scottish border at Kirk Yetholm.
Taking in everything from the highest pub, highest waterfall and market town in England, to the Roman excavations at Hadrian’s Wall, and red squirrels in Northumberland, the Way showcases some of England’s most spectacular and unspoiled upland scenery.
Passing through three National Parks, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, two National Nature Reserves and no less than 20 Sites of Special Scientific Interest, it’s no wonder that the trail is seen by many as a national treasure.
For more information and a full list of events, itineraries, accommodation and operators on the Pennine Way, see nationaltrail.co.uk
