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The Pennine Way is often regarded as a strenuous high-level route through predominantly wild country, intended for walkers of some experience, and involving a fair element of physical exertion and a willingness to endure rough going. Those characteristics sum up the Pennines perfectly. But the region is far from the wholly boggy, unremitting, uncompromising, windswept upland desert some might have you believe. The Pennines are not desolate and forlorn, but infinitely varied, rich in wildlife and opportunities for striding out in solitude.

I first explored the Pennines in their entirety more than 20 years ago. I’ve just done it again with a joyous spring in every step... Well, almost every one!

The view across from Rowlee Pasture to the Kinder plateau (Walk 48)

About this guide

The walks in this guide are grouped into five regions – the North Pennines, the North West Dales, the Yorkshire Dales, the South Pennines and the Dark Peak. At the start of each walk is a box containing key information – distance, height gain, time, grade, start point and maps required, as well as details of where to obtain after-walk refreshments. To compare the walks, refer to ssss1, which summarises the route information for every route.