31.1km
Total Distance
950m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

This high Pennine Way stage climbs over Cross Fell, the highest point in the Pennines, past the Great Dun Fell radar station. The route crosses wild fell country and old lead-mining ground before descending to the market town of Alston. Remote and exposed high moorland.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route