NAV4 - Pennine 39
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Pennine 39
Pennine 39 is a NAV4 Adventure mountain trail event that follows a classic section of the Pennine Way through the Cumbrian and Durham Pennines. The advertised route covers 37 miles and is intended for runners and competent walkers as a day-long, self navigated mountain route. Navigation is mainly described as straightforward and the route is marked by nine permanent Pennine Way markers. Organisers plan recce sessions for the Crossfell traverse in spring.
The route passes notable features including Low Force and High Force waterfalls, Cauldron's Snout, Cow Green Reservoir, High Cup Nick, Old Man Knock, Great Dun Fell, Crossfell and the Greg's Hut checkpoint, with the finish at Alston. The event centre and finish are at Alston YHA, and participants are transported from Alston to the start at Bowlees; this bus is included with entry. Registration is based at Alston YHA with an option to register at Bowlees when that choice is selected at entry.
Practical information includes a recommended sensible hill kit and a kit list issued nearer the event. Alston YHA offers small bottom bunk accommodation and simple meals as paid extras, with quoted prices for Friday and Saturday night options and limited bunk availability. Travel options note the nearest rail station as Langwathby on the Settle-Carlisle line, Penrith as an alternative, and a paid shuttle service from Penrith via Langwathby is offered. Entrants are limited to 100 places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
