The Pennine Way is the 256 mile (412 km) National Trail stretching along the backbone of Britain. This volume features the Northern Section of the way, following the Countryside Commission's acorn waymarks, from Bowes across the rugged Durham moors, past Hadrian's Wall to Kirk Yetholm, a distance of 129 miles (207 km).

This is the complete official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is in this book. It contains:

• The route split into convenient sections.
• 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section marked with points of special interest.
• Circular routes off the trail for shorter walks, enabling the walker to explore the local area.
• Route information on each section, with colour photographs and notes on nearby features.
• Background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry and land use.
• Details of public transport, villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful organisations and accomodation, including camping sites.
• The Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside.