This is the first Pennine Way map in a series of 9 Zigzag maps. This map of the Pennine Way (England’s oldest National Trail – 60 years in 2025) starts from Edale finishing at Standedge and covers approximately 27 miles.
As you leave Edale, you ascend via Jacob's Ladder, on a steep and well-defined path which leads you on to Kinder Scout. Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District, offering rugged moorland and expansive views.
From Kinder Scout, this Pennine map directs you to Mill Hill, a prominent high point with a clear path. Continuing, you cross the bleak and exposed terrain of Bleaklow Head, known for its peat bogs and challenging navigation in poor weather. Clough Edge provides a slight respite with wide ranging views of the surrounding moors.
Trusty Pennine trail map in hand you descend to Torside Reservoir, built in the mid-1800s to supply water from the River Etherow to the urban areas of Greater Manchester. Next, you climb to Black Hill, another high point marked by challenging, boggy ground, especially in wet conditions.
The path then leads you past Wessenden Reservoirs before crossing over the Standedge Tunnels, part of an extensive canal and railway tunnel system.
This section of the Pennine Way is demanding, requiring good navigation skills and preparation for varying weather conditions. However, it offers a diverse range of landscapes and notable landmarks, making it a rewarding trek for experienced walkers.
The Pennine Way is a National Trail in England, spanning 268 miles (429 km). It runs from Edale, in the northern Derbyshire Peak District National Park, north through the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Northumberland National Park, ending at Kirk Yetholm, just inside the Scottish border. The trail follows the Pennine hills, often described as the “backbone of England”.
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