HomeTrailsEuropean walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)

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.

Units
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
map Route & GPX map 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.