NAV4 - Pennine 39

Pennine 39

Pennine 39 is a NAV4 Adventure mountain trail event that follows a roughly 37 mile route along a classic section of the Pennine Way. The event is self navigated and aimed at runners and competent walkers. Navigation is mainly straightforward and the route uses nine permanent Pennine Way markers for guidance. Organisers run reconnaissance days for the Crossfell traverse in spring.

The route passes through the Cumbrian and Durham Pennines, starting at Bowlees and finishing at Alston YHA. Key features along the line include Low Force and High Force waterfalls, Cauldron’s Snout, Cow Green Reservoir, High Cup Nick, the Dufton checkpoint, Old Man Knock, Great Dun Fell, Crossfell and the descent to Garrigill before riverside paths into Alston. A checkpoint is located at the shelter known as Greg’s Hut.

Alston YHA serves as the event centre, registration point and finish area, and offers optional on site bunk accommodation and meals for additional cost. The event is linear and includes bus transport from Alston to the start as part of the entry fee. There are two start options, with an earlier start intended for participants who expect to take 11 hours or more. A shuttle from Penrith via Langwathby operates on the Friday evening for arrivals and can be booked as an extra. Sensible hill kit is required and a detailed kit list will be issued to entrants before the event. Entry is limited to 100 places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.