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

European walking route E2 west, UK, South West 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 West England Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)
Distance 27 mi44 km 118 mi191 km
Elevation gain 1,621 ft494 m 8,350 ft2,545 m
Typical duration 2 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: May, June, August Best months: May, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England vs Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm): which should you hike?

At 118 mi191 km, Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) is the longer route — roughly 91 mi147 km more than European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England (27 mi44 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England 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.