Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 49.3 mi (79.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,541 ft (1,384 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,486 ft (453 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Crossgate Farm Campsite 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Charlesworth War Memorial 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Peak: Lantern Pike 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Hayfield War Memorial 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Hayfield Campsite 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Peak: South Head 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Campsite: chapel view campsite 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Green Low Ringcairn 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Old Village Store Camp Site 21.8 mi (35 km) from start
- Campsite: Royal Oak Campsite 35.7 mi (57.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Hurdlow 35.9 mi (57.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Istrian kazun 37.6 mi (60.6 km) from start
- Shelter 37.6 mi (60.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Peak District Info 37.7 mi (60.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 37.7 mi (60.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Parsley Hay 37.8 mi (60.8 km) from start
- Picnic area: Minninglow 42.7 mi (68.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Smiths Rodley Crane 43.6 mi (70.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 45.7 mi (73.6 km) from start
- Shelter 48.1 mi (77.4 km) from start
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Questions about Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)
How long is Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)?
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines) is 49.3 mi (79.3 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 25 min. It climbs 4,541 ft (1,384 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,486 ft (453 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)?
Drinking water on the way at 37.7 mi (60.7 km), 49.2 mi (79.2 km). Toilets: 13.4 mi (21.5 km), 37.7 mi (60.7 km), 49.2 mi (79.2 km).
Is Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines) shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)?
Arnfield Fly Fishery, 1 mi (1.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Tintwistle Village Store, 1.2 mi (1.9 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)
- Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines) Oldham · Expert · 25.1 mi (40.4 km)
- Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 4 Oldham · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
- Longdendale Trail Derbyshire · Easy · 12.9 mi (20.8 km)
- Oldham Way Rochdale · Expert · 36.8 mi (59.3 km)
- Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 5 Oldham · Expert · 12.2 mi (19.6 km)
- Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 4 Oldham · Expert · 13.4 mi (21.5 km)
- Trans-Pennine Trail (Charlesworth alternative route) Tameside · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Trans-Pennine Trail (Charlesworth alternative route) Derbyshire · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap