Walking in the North Pennines - England - UK

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Walking in the North Pennines

A Walker’s Guide

Author

Paddy Dillon

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

ISBN

9781852844936

Published

14 May 2009

Availability

Published

Edition

Second

ISBN (10)

1852844930

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.6cm

Weight

310g

Pages

256

Originally Published

14 May 2009

Price £12.95

A guidebook of day walks in the North Pennines AONB, across Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland in the wildest, remotest parts of northern England. 50 circular walks, including gentle riverside strolls and rugged moorland walks from 8km to 23km, suitable for all abilities and full details of local transport, accommodation and tourist offices.

Activities

walking

Seasons

all year round - region famous for its bleak and blustery weather!

Centres

Hexham, Consett, Barnard Castle, Kirkby Stephen, Appleby and Brampton

Difficulty

a variety of terrain and walks up to 23km in length but nothing difficult; ability to navigate essential because of changing weather conditions

Must See

England's last wilderness; Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; Vale of Eden; fascinating geology eg the Whin Sill (first Geopark in England in 2003, annual festival of Geology and Landscape); rich industrial heritage (eg Killhope lead-mining museum)