Tackle the Pennine Way route from south to north, ranging in up to 914 m of elevation at the highest point, Cross Fell Mountains. The Pennine Way goes over Cross Fell from Dufton via Great Dun Fell to Garrigill and Alston. Welcome to The Perverse Pennine Way Blog. Use the interactive map to plan your own trip, use the distance calculator and save your itinerary. However, there are no real food shops here. 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The highest point of the Pennine Way is Cross Fell, at 893m. For the latest weather, check here which was accurate for the day I visited. The Pennine Way going into Alston is like something from a fairy-tale. The final significant obstacle between us and the Leeds-Wednesday game. According to Wikipedia the cloud on the top of Cross Fell ‘heralds the arrival of the Helm Wind’, but how accurate is Wikipedia. Cross Fell wild camp. While many hikers set out to complete the trail in one go, it is possible to break it down into small sections to be completed at your own … The Pennine Way is a National Trail in England. However, there are parts of the path which the bogs are starting to swallow up. Al had rolled over amidst his slumber and managed to tumble the 18 inches down to the floor. That’s Cross Fell. . More importantly, there’s a nice sheltered area next to a bridge which is a good place to sit down and eat before you head higher where you’re exposed to wind. I was passing through the moorland in Summer therefore it was relatively quiet for wildlife. It is the highest bothy in England sitting on the 700metre contour line. Discover open sections of the England Coast Path in the South West, along the south coast from Southampton and up to the Welsh border. Read on for my Dufton to Alston Pennine Way experience in 2020. . The haze meant we’d been unable to get much of a view of it from afar, however as we now got closer it began to emerge from the gloom. This circular walk visits the noteworthy Cross Fell, the highest point of the Pennine Range and the highest peak in England outside of the Lake District. The 893m fell, Cumbria’s eighth highest, is part of the Pennine Way. Cross Fell. The highest point on the Pennine Way. Via Great Dun Fell, Cross Fell and Garrigill – 20 miles (32km) There’s no gentle way to break it to you: today is the toughest day on the Pennine Way. If you’re caught in strong rain and winds up here a poncho with more than velcro sides is required to keep your bag dry. This particular lump of iron (ore, actually…) had some speckles in it which I thought were pyrites and a strange dark blue mineral in regular squares. Northern Fells (Skiddaw) Southern Fells (Scafell Pike) Eastern Fells (Helvellyn) Western Fells (Grasmoor) North Pennines. 429 kilometer lang .. Vejen går fra Edale, i det nordlige Derbyshire Peak District, nordpå gennem Yorkshire Dales og Northumberland National Park, med endepunkt i Kirk Yetholm, ved den skotske grænse.. Vandrevejen går langs bjergkæden Penninerne, som ofte beskrives som Englands rygrad.. Pennine Way er ikke United Kingdom's længste vandrevej . This was the walk where we finally got round to climbing Cross Fell, the highest summit in the Pennines and the highest mountain in England outside of the Lake District. If you’re in need of a rest day I recommend Alston as your stop. The Pennine Way climbs Knock Fell, Great Dun Fell and Cross Fell- the highest point on the Pennine Way. The southern uplands of Scotland and the Cheviots can also be seen from here. Alston is one of the best stops on the Pennine Way. Over this fell, countless hikers have got lost when the fog lies low and dense around the landscape. As if to celebrate, a small crack formed in the cloud, revealing a patch of blue underneath. “Cross Fell is high and it is remote, … This was after a long campaign started in 1935 by Tom Stephenson, secretary of The Ramblers Association. However, it won’t take long until you reach the initial ascent to Great Dun Fell. On a clear day you can see the Lake District, West Coast, East Coast and also the Cheviots in Scotland. One of the four Pennine Way bothy’s is located near the Cross Fell Summit (Greg’s Hut Mountain Bothy). Rob Holden, team leader of Penrith mountain rescue, said: “People tend to underestimate its dangers as it is not in the Lake District National Park. Cross Fell. Even the route by which the Pennine Way left the village had a mining link, following a lane once used by miners on their way to the small mines on the fells ahead. Cross Fell is the source of 3 rivers, the Tyne, the Tees and the Wear. There is a paved path to the Great Dun Fell summit. The popular way up. . When you reach the Great Dun Fell summit, you’ll have walked around 6 uphill miles from Dufton. View Walk Details >>. The next stage is the 20 mile walk from Dufton to Alston which crosses the highest point on the Pennine Way, Cross Fell. Cloud and snow on Cross Fell from The Pennine Way at Great Rundale Beck. auch Penninen) sind ein rund 400 km langes Mittelgebirge in England.Sie verlaufen vom Peak District in den Midlands über Teile von Greater Manchester, die Yorkshire Dales, die West Pennine Moors in Lancashire und die Cumbria Fells zu den Cheviot Hills an der Grenze zu Schottland.Die Pennines werden häufig als das „Rückgrat Englands“ bezeichnet. Finally, although I was there in Summer, it was very cold at the summit made worse by wet weather – don’t be caught out. This hasn’t happened to me on the Pennine Way, everybody I met was friendly and supportive. That’s Cross Fell. Cross Fell, 2,930 ft (893 m) Season: June through September: Permits: None . Cloud and snow on Cross Fell from The Pennine Way at Great Rundale Beck. Three of England’s major rivers rise near to the summit – the Tyne, the Tees and the Wear. Cross Fell Walks. Many make their ascent via the waymarked Pennine Way, up to Knock Fell, over Great and Little Dun Fells and on to the impressive dry-stone shelter that marks the summit of Cross Fell. We’d done well indeed. The trail stretches for 268 miles (431 km) from Edale, in the northern Derbyshire Peak District, north through the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Park and ends at Kirk Yetholm, just inside the Scottish border.The path runs along the Pennine hills, sometimes described as the "backbone of England". Die Pennines [ˈpɛnaɪnz] (dt. The Pennine Way is the UK's oldest long-distance trail, threading a route along the spine of the Pennines, and Cross Fell is its highest point. Of course, you cannot go inside. The Pennine Way is an epic long-distance trail that explores the wildest and most spectacular scenery that England has to offer. In addition, there are restaurants, pubs, takeaways, supermarkets and chemists. The Pennine Way in this area is well maintained and progress onto Little Dun Fell and Great Dun Fell (with its radar station) is fast. The challenging Pennine Way is an absolute classic in the annals of British walking. Today it is … On the summit of Great Dun Fell is a Radar Station. As soon as I descended from Cross Fell, the wind and howling stopped, as did the rain. What’s more, it’s at this point where you will be hit by high winds and rain. You’ll see it long before you reach it. I may be totally incorrect. Day 9 of my Pennine Way walk from Dufton to Alston. As you ascend to the Great Dun Fell summit there are stunning views of the Lake District over to the west. Keep a low profile, pitch late, leave early, use discrete equipment. The final day finishes with a delightful stroll along the river and across farmlands ending in the quiet village of Knarsdale. Cross Fell is the highest mountain in the Pennine Hills of Northern England and the highest point in England outside the Lake District. The views from Great Dun Fell are much the same as those from Cross Fell but you do get a better look at the rough moorland to the southeast that stretched into Teesdale. Greg's Hut Association is an organisation which, in collaboration with the Mountain Bothies Association, maintains Greg's Hut on Cross Fell as a valuable (and on occasion life-saving) shelter for the many users of the fells and the Pennine Way. This route was easier going than I expected. Of course, the mines are all gone now. You’ll certainly want to jump onto the grass where possible. Pennine Way Day Twelve; Dufton to Alston- 20 Miles I woke early and made a cuppa, which I took back to bed. Fortunately, there is a paved path although some parts are being swallowed by bogs. Situated in the North Pennines, Cross Fell is famous for its high-pitched otherworldly soundscape, created by the harsh winds which smash off the surface of the mountain. The views from Great Dun Fell are much the same as those from Cross Fell but you do get a better look at the rough moorland to the southeast that stretched into Teesdale. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cumberland and the modern council area of Cumbria. Trail Summary. Cross Fell used to be know as Fiends Fell and is associated with demons. It was as if I had escaped! The mountain of such girth it harbours its own weather system. see all 18 walk photographs & pictures of views from, on or of Cross Fell. The walk begins in the village of Kirkland and takes you to the 893 metres (2,930 ft) summit using bridleways and the Pennine Way. Perverse in that I walked the ‘wrong’ way, north to south, and largely spurned indoor accommodation. If you can reach here in good weather, the views are incredible. I’d not allowed myself to consider this beast up until now. I love traveling and finding amazing places to photograph. The Pennine Way is a National Trail in England, with a small section in Scotland. All Pennine Way walkers, and indeed virtually all those who have walked on Cross Fell, will know Gregs Hut on the Pennine Way on what is a lengthy stage from Dufton to Garrigill where sadly there is limited accommodation following the closure of the pub. Maybe you found a good spot to wild camp on High Cup Nick? Tackle the Pennine Way route from south to north, ranging in up to 914 m of elevation at the highest point, Cross Fell Mountains. He posed for a few pictures before I continued to Alston. Cross Fell Wiki page. Click the link below to download a pdf walk leaflet. It descends to Greg's Hut before picking up the Corpse Road to Garrigil and the fields to Alston . Greg's Hut Association is an organisation which, in collaboration with the Mountain Bothies Association, maintains Greg's Hut on Cross Fell as a valuable (and on occasion life-saving) shelter for the many users of the fells and the Pennine Way. As a result, my poncho was only being held on by my neck and not doing it’s job of keeping my bag dry. The mountain of such girth it harbours its own weather system. Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from Cross Fell . Many make their ascent via the waymarked Pennine Way, up to Knock Fell, over Great and Little Dun Fells and on to the impressive dry-stone shelter that marks the summit of Cross Fell. see all 18 walk photographs & pictures of views from, on or of Cross Fell. The Pennine Way is the UK's oldest long-distance trail, threading a route along the spine of the Pennines, and Cross Fell is its highest point. As a result, it’s much more tranquil than the 3 highest peaks of the Pennines which you crossed earlier in the day. A hedgehog sighting was a good reward for completing the hardest stage of the Pennine Way. The 20-mile stage from Dufton … However, it’s bad on your feet with 8 miles of your feet pounding hard ground. The Pennine Way route from Cross Fell to Garrigill is around 8 miles. It is probably amber+ if not quite a red. It is a long, 268 mile (429 km) hike from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. Toggle between the options below to show available markers. Cross Fell is the highest point on the Pennine Way. The moorlands here are no place to get lost in the mist! The highest point on the Pennine Way. Situated in the North Pennines, Cross Fell is famous for its high-pitched otherworldly soundscape, created by the harsh winds which smash off the surface of the mountain. When you leave Dufton, you’ll go through farmland as well as woodland areas. 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