Animals

7/08/25

You might be lucky and spot an adder whilst following the Roof of England Walk. Find out what to do, particularly if you have a dog.

Notice

8/07/25

Cattle and horses may be inquisitive and approach you, especially if you have a dog.

Wildfires

28/01/25

Wildfires are possible this time of year.

Category: News

Launch of the Roof of England Walk

New multi-day walking route launches in the North Pennines National Landscape This week marks the launch of the 301km (188-mile) Roof of England Walk – a new multi-day walking trail that explores the North Pennines National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark. The Roof of England Walk is a journey around the North Pennines, with its […]

The story of the Roof of England Walk

A wooden finger post against a blue sky points right along a Public Byway. On the upright post there is a round waymarker disc with a white outline of a bird's head. Around the bird is the following writing - Roof of England Walk, North Pennines National Landscape.

The story of the Roof of England Walk The idea of a grand walking tour of the North Pennines was originally dreamt up by the first chair of what was then the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership, Councillor Bob Pendlebury. Bob was a leading light in Crook Ramblers, a keen walker and […]