How do I get PENNINE there and back? You can reach both ends of the Pennine Bridleway, and many places in between, by public transport. The BRIDLEWAY nearest rail station to Middleton Top, at the southern end of the trail, is Cromford. It is on the Derwent Valley line between Derby and Matlock. NATIONAL TRAIL Horse riders are advised to start at Hartington Station on the Tissington Trail. At the northern end the trail ends in Ravenstonedale, though there is an alternative link to the nearest train station in Kirkby Stephen, approximately 6km away, which is on the Settle to Carlisle line. How hard is it? The route runs through the Pennines so expect hills and changeable weather! The Trail is well maintained and signposted and provides an amazing long distance route through classic Pennine scenery with miles of off road tracks, safe road and river crossings, and no stiles or steps to negotiate. But don’t underestimate those Pennine hills; there are steep climbs, exhilarating descents and some challenging terrain. However, at the southern end the trail follows disused railway lines and provides an easily accessible route for all the family. Horse riders and walkers could expect to cover around A trail for all seasons 15 miles a day, cyclists as much as 30. Summer is the most popular time to enjoy the Pennine Bridleway, when the weather is more reliable and the days are long. From mid August the heather comes into flower, creating a purple blanket over the moors. Autumnal colours on the moors and in ancient Pennine woodlands can create spectacular scenes, and when NATIONAL TRAIL winter comes expect snow and ice on the hills @PBridleway @thenationaltrails www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway penninebridleway What will I see? The route traverses a great variety of landscapes from open moorland to steep-sided wooded river valleys and passes thorough the Peak District, the South Looking for Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Highlights include the rich wildlife of Chee Dale Nature Reserve, stunning views over the Kinder plateau, the exhilarating Roych Clough (one of Britain’s classic adventure? mountain bike rides) the tranquillity of the Rochdale Canal and Wycoller with its ancient packhorse bridge. The Yorkshire Dales section features spectacular The Pennine Bridleway is the only National Trail specifically limestone landscapes, including great views of designed to be used by horse riders and cyclists as well as Malham Tarn and the Three Peaks of Penyghent, walkers, and runs parallel to the Pennine Way. Explore 205 Ingleborough and Whernside. From Pennine villages to the remote open uplands, the views just keep coming. miles of the Pennines’ ancient packhorse routes, drovers roads and bridleways; call at historic towns and villages, discover canals, craft workshops, breweries, cafes and pubs. Something For Everyone The Trail can be tackled in many different ways – you don’t have to do the whole thing in one go! You can do it in stages or enjoy circular routes that take you through some of Northern England’s most spectacular landscapes. There is a range of accommodation, cafes and pubs along the trail. Some can accommodate horses, many will have bike storage. There are also companies that will arrange your trip for you and carry your bags to your overnight accommodation. You can seek inspiration or plan your own visit using the interactive map on the website www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ penninebridleway Link to Eden Valley Loops KIRKBY STEPHEN 1 Kirkby Stephen Ravenstonedale Link Route PENNINE BRIDLEWAY NATIONAL TRAIL Wild Boar Fell 1 708m National Trails in England and Wales Hadrian’s Settle Loop Wall Path England Garsdale Coast Path 1. Wild Boar Fell (YDNPA) A 10 mile circuit from Settle Pennine Hawes Way Cleveland through the wonderful Way limestone uplands of the Yorkshire Yorkshire Dales National Arten Gill 2 Park, with spectacular views Dales Pennine Yorkshire across Malham Tarn. There Bridleway Wolds Way National are many other bridleways in 2 the area which can be used Glyndwr’s Way Offa's Park to extend your journey. Dyke Peddars Way & Path Norfolk Coast Path Settle is on the iconic Settle Cotswold 2. Ribblehead viaduct (iStock) to Carlisle Railway line and is Way Ridgeway Horton In a working town with a popular A65 Ribblesdale Thames Path market and a good range of Pembrokeshire Coast Path Clapham independent shops and plenty 3 North Downs Way Austwick Malham of places to eat and drink. Tarn South Downs Way 3 Forest of 4 0 50km Bowland Settle South West Coast Path AONB Long Preston Stocks Leeds Reservoir Liverpool 6 7 Canal A65 A59 Gisburn A56 River Ribble Barnoldswick 3. View to Penyghent (YDNPA) A6068 4 5 A682 Wycoller Village & Churn 5 Country Park 6. Widdop Reservoir 7. Hebden Bridge (iStock) Clough (Pennine National Trails Partnership) Reservoir Thornton Swinden Widdop Moor LEEDS M65 Reservoir Reservoir 6 Reservoir A6114 Calder Aire Link BURNLEY Gorple Reservoir Warley Moor Hurstwood Hurstwood Reservoir Clowbridge Reservoir Reservoir Hebden Bridge 8 A646 Todmorden 7 Gorpley HALIFAX Reservoir Stoodley A646 Waterfoot 8 Pike Cowm A6033 Reservoir Warland Reservoir Whitworth Greenbooth Watergrove Reservoir 4. View to Malham Tarn from the 5. Wycoller Country Park Reservoir Hollingworth M62 Settle Loop (YDNPA) (Natural England) Lake ROCHDALE Marsden Mary Towneley Loop A 47 mile section of the Pennine Bridleway following Uppermill ancient packhorse tracks across heather-covered Dovestone OLDHAM Reservoir moorland, past hidden reservoirs and sweeping Chew into valleys with gritstone walls, mill chimneys and Walkerwood Reservoir 8. View to Stoodley Pike (Joolze Dymond) canals offering a glimpse of past histories. MANCHESTER Reservoir A628 The route is physically challenging as it climbs up Hadfield and down the steep-sided South Pennine valleys. 10 Glossop Hebden Bridge is a good starting point for a two A560 or three day walk or ride. It is easily reached by Kinder train from Manchester or Leeds, there is a range Reservoir of accommodation, a lively arts scene and a wide SHEFFIELD range of independent shops, cafes and pubs. Hayfield 9 New Mills Combs Reservoir 9 Pennine Bridleway National Park Chee A623 Dale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty River Wye Settle Loop 10. High Peak Trail (Derbyshire County Council) Buxton NNR Mary Towneley Loop A6 Road Train Station River 11 Peak A515 District 10 National Matlock Park Hartington Cromford Middleton Top Carsington 11 9. Roych Clough (Mike Williams) 11. Middleton Top Chimney (Derbyshire County Council) Water.