This superb long walk treads the high ground from Hartside Pass to Dufton, following the edge of the North Pennine escarpment with views out over the Eden Valley to the Lakeland skyline. To the east the ground rolls into the empty bogs at the heart of the range, the largest expanse of wild land in England. Highlights of the day include Cross Fell, the biggest English hill outside the Lake District, and High Cup, a geological marvel on an epic scale. Look out, there's bogs about - gaiters are a must.
For more info on the North Pennines see this UKH article: http://www.ukhillwalking.com/articles/page.php?id=3529
16.78 miles, 27 km, 650m ascent, 7 – 9 hours. Penrith, Alston or Appleby
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