Trans Pennine Trail
A 208-mile long-distance path in the north of England. The trail is a multi-user coast-to-coast route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders, and people with limited mobility. Beginning in Hornsea on the Yorkshire coast, the path follows the Humber Estuary, crosses South Yorkshire and the Peak District to reach Manchester, utilizes parkways and canal towpaths to cross the city and beyond to Warrington and the edge of Liverpool before swinging northwest to finish at Southport on the Lancashire coast. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: TA 209 479
Finish: Southport
Climbing: 2,054 metres
Time: 90–105 hours (15–20 days)
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area
266 Wirral and Chester
268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Congleton
275 Liverpool, St Helens, Widnes and Runcorn
276 Bolton Central, Wigan and Warrington
277 Manchester and Salford
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
279 Doncaster, Conisbrough, Maltby and Thorne
281 Ancholme Valley
285 Southport, Chorley, Wigan, Formby and Ormskirk
290 York, Selby and Tadcaster
291 Goole and Gilberdyke
292 Withernsea and Spurn Head
293 Kingston upon Hull, Beverley, Cottingham and Hessle
295 Bridlington, Driffield and Hornsea
Summary
The Trans Pennine Trail is a coast-to-coast route across Northern England. Unlike some coast-to-coast routes designed solely for walkers or cyclists, this is a multi-purpose route for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. Linking the North and Irish seas, the Trans Pennine Trail crosses the Pennines, follows alongside rivers and canals of Northern England, and passes through historic towns and cities in the North.
The Trans Pennine Trail is mapped and signed all the way, is mainly traffic-free, and is surprisingly level considering the dramatic scenery along the way. Easy gradients and surfaced paths make many sections suitable for families, gentle exercise, and even people using wheelchairs and pushchairs. The Trans Pennine Trail has an ongoing mission to cater for as many abilities as is practicable.
(Note: The download files are for an east-to-west crossing. However, the trail can be walked in either direction.)