Big Hill Country: North Pennines. approx 140 miles/230 km. 6 hours  including three major cafe pauses.  This takes in a good sample of the Northern, and highest end of the Pennine range.  (The popular “biker” venue at the Hartside summit on the A686 between Alston and Penrith is not included, because, unfortunately, among the many … Continue reading Big Hill Country