NAV4 - Pennine 39
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NAV4 Pennine 39
NAV4 Pennine 39 is a mountain trail event following a classic section of the Pennine Way between Teesdale and Alston. The route covers about 37 mile of mixed riverside paths, upland traverses and exposed moorland, passing Low Force and High Force waterfalls, Cauldron's Snout, Cow Green reservoir, High Cup Nick, Old Man Knock, Great Dun Fell, Crossfell and Greg's Hut, with a final riverside approach to Alston YHA.
The event uses Alston YHA as the event centre and offers coach transport from the hostel to the start included in the entry fee. Places are limited to travel capacity of one minibus and one coach, and entry is capped accordingly. The entry fee includes coach transport, GPS tracking via Open Tracking and a GPX file for the route.
There are four checkpoints on route: Cauldron's Snout with fresh water only, Dufton Village Hall as an indoor checkpoint offering hot and cold drinks and nibbles, Greg's Hut as a sheltered waypoint, and Garrigill Village Hall with hot and cold drinks and light food. Finishers typically take between six and fourteen hours and there are no formal checkpoint cut offs. A shuttle service is offered from Penrith via Langwathby for a fee and local accommodation options include Alston YHA and nearby village bunkhouses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
