Great Mountain Days in the Pennines

Take on 50 of the Pennines' greatest walking routes, from the high summit of Cross Fell and the spectacular High Cup Nick in the North Pennines to the Three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales, the heather moorlands of the South Pennines, and the dramatic Kinder Downfall in the Dark Peak. Spanning the full length of England's backbone, this is a handpicked collection of classic routes and lesser-known gems across one of Britain's most characterful upland landscapes. Designed for experienced walkers and fell runners ready to push into the wilder corners of the Pennines, this large-format Cicerone guidebook describes 50 graded routes across five distinct areas. Routes range from 10 to 21km (6–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 3–7 hours, graded from moderate to strenuous, with many also well suited to fell running. Choose from 50 classic and lesser-known routes across five areas of the Pennines, covering the North Pennines, the Howgills and Eden Valley, the Yorkshire Dales, the South Pennines, and the Dark Peak, with a mix of summit days, moorland traverses, and valley circuits offering something for every kind of Pennine walker.Discover highlights including Cross Fell and High Cup Nick, Nine Standards Rigg, Wild Boar Fell, the Three Peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside, and Pen-y-Ghent, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove, Pendle Hill, Stoodley Pike, Kinder Downfall, and the gritstone edges of Stanage and Derwent.Navigate every route with confidence using 1:25,000 OS mapping reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity, with key landmarks shown in bold in the route text to help you plot your way across the often featureless Pennine terrain.Select routes suited to your ability and experience using clear grading from moderate to strenuous, with advice on the deceptive nature of the Pennine landscape and the importance of strong navigational skills and self-sufficiency on remote moorland.Prepare thoroughly for walking in the Pennines with introductory sections on weather, safety, equipment, navigation, and the particular challenges of remote Pennine terrain, which can feel remarkably wild despite its relative proximity to towns and cities.Run, walk, or explore the routes at your own pace, with many routes well suited to fell runners as well as experienced hillwalkers looking for a long and rewarding day on the moors. Explore the summits, moors, and valleys of the Pennines with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Whether you are discovering the Pennines for the first time or returning to find new routes beyond the familiar classics, this is the essential companion for walking in England's longest upland chain.