Section 14 of 16, Pennine Way
UK 001.14
Bellingham to Byrness
15.3 miles (24.6 km).
Up and down
About 604 m of climbing and 486 m of descent; highest point 368 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bellingham.
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 80 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Byrness. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Village Road, 550 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 25%, paved or flagged 11%, grass 6%; the rest (58%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 8 gates, 3 stream crossings.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 82 m in a kilometre, 12.9 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.