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Stage 12: Alston to Greenhead — Pennine Way

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Stage 12: Alston to Greenhead — Pennine Way

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May 28, 2019

Stage 12: Alston to Greenhead — Pennine Way

Hard

08:09

29.7km

3.6km/h

420m

560m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

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649 m

South Tynedale Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

This narrow gauge railway winds from Alston into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Powered by steam, diesel, and electric, the locomotives have …

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5.43 km

Epiacum Roman Fort (Whitley Castle)

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Whitley Castle, or Epiacum Roman Fort, was built concurrently with Hadrian's Wall in the second century. It controlled access along the Maiden Way, an important road connecting that frontier with …

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13.8 km

Proudy Hill

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29.7 km

With border war raging, life in Northumberland was dangerous between 1300 and 1600. Wealthy families like the Thirlwalls protected themselves by building strongholds like Thirlwall Castle. Built during the 12th …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

9.40 km

1.24 km

349 m

221 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

3.87 km

3.71 km

1.35 km

116 m

Route Details

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Stage 12: Alston to Greenhead — Pennine Way

South Tynedale Railway

Epiacum Roman Fort (Whitley Castle)

Thirlwall Castle Ruins

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