European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
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| European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England | Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 137 mi221 km | 118 mi191 km |
| Elevation gain | 456 ft139 m | 8,350 ft2,545 m |
| Typical duration | 9 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | National |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Best time to hike | Best months: April, May, June, August | Best months: May, August |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm): which should you hike?
At 137 mi221 km, European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England is the longer route — roughly 19 mi30 km more than Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) (118 mi191 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.
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