Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) vs Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) | Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 118 mi191 km | 22 mi36 km |
| Elevation gain | 8,350 ft2,545 m | 1,086 ft331 m |
| Typical duration | 8 days | 2 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | National | International |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Best time to hike | Best months: May, August | Best months: May, June, August |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) vs Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain: which should you hike?
At 118 mi191 km, Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm) is the longer route — roughly 96 mi155 km more than Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain (22 mi36 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain 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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