Description
The history behind a classic long-distance trail.
Opened in 1965, the Pennine Way significantly shaped British long-distance hiking culture. This book explores the factors that made the trail possible and how it has since been experienced by hikers and communities along the route. While the landscape forms a crucial part of the narrative, the human element and social history provide this book with content distinct from a mere route overview.
A personal journey from the Peak District towards the border.
Andrew McCloy follows the trail, using his trek to encounter places, experiences, and stories along the way. The narrative encompasses both the physical journey and the challenges that have shaped the route over time. This offers a vivid portrait of the Pennine Way, from its bogs and uplands to the accommodations and local communities that have become integral to the long-distance hiker’s experience through the years.
Reading material that provides greater context for the journey.
This book is suitable for reading before your own hike, as a relatable reflection afterwards, or as an introduction to British outdoor history. It combines contemplation and humor with an eye for detail along the trail. The primary focus is on the history and experience; therefore, concrete route plans should be based on current maps and a specific guide if the reading inspires you to undertake all or part of the journey.
For readers interested in more than just the distance.
The Pennine Way – the Path, the People, the Journey is a book about why the trail matters, not merely a goal to complete it as quickly as possible. It is suitable for hiking enthusiasts and makes an excellent gift for a walker with a connection to the Pennines. Here, both the landscape and the people are given prominence, allowing the long-distance trail to be viewed as cultural history as well as a personal challenge.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged from a community of climbers and mountaineers who sought to share their thorough knowledge of routes – a tradition that continues to characterize the publisher’s books on hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Andrew McCloy. English language. 240 pages. First edition, published in 2016. ISBN 9781852849245.
