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Pennines Mountains

Pennines Mountains

The best mountain hikes in the Pennines Mountains

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Want to explore more of the mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Pennines Mountains to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Pennines Mountains.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Scafell Pike Summit – Scafell Pike Summit loop from Boot

8.58km

05:01

890m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. View of Red Tarn – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

12.7km

05:11

800m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Broad Crag (934 m) – Scafell Pike Summit loop from Seatoller

17.5km

06:21

880m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Helvellyn Summit – View of Red Tarn loop from Legburthwaite

11.0km

04:38

770m

780m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. View of Red Tarn – Helvellyn Summit loop from Legburthwaite

11.6km

05:05

840m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6. Blencathra loop from Scales

10.4km

04:22

680m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Helvellyn Summit loop from Legburthwaite

7.14km

03:17

710m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pen-y-ghent – Tarn Bar loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

10.8km

03:31

470m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Stone Sculpture on Skiddaw loop from Applethwaite

16.8km

05:57

900m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. View of Red Tarn – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

11.7km

04:55

810m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best mountain hikes in the Pennines Mountains

1. Scafell Pike Summit – Scafell Pike Summit loop from Boot

2. View of Red Tarn – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

3. Broad Crag (934 m) – Scafell Pike Summit loop from Seatoller

4. Helvellyn Summit – View of Red Tarn loop from Legburthwaite

5. View of Red Tarn – Helvellyn Summit loop from Legburthwaite

6. Blencathra loop from Scales

7. Helvellyn Summit loop from Legburthwaite

8. Pen-y-ghent – Tarn Bar loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

9. Stone Sculpture on Skiddaw loop from Applethwaite

10. View of Red Tarn – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

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