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Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) vs South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

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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Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)
Distance 118 mi191 km 9.8 mi16 km
Elevation gain 8,350 ft2,545 m 1,286 ft392 m
Typical duration 8 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: May, August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) vs South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir): which should you hike?

At 118 mi191 km, Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) is the longer route — roughly 109 mi175 km more than South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) (9.8 mi16 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) 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.