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Cross Fell and Greg's Hut Bothy loop from Garrigill — North Pennines

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Cross Fell and Greg's Hut Bothy loop from Garrigill — North Pennines

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Cross Fell and Greg's Hut Bothy loop from Garrigill — North Pennines

06:59

24.2km

590m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging 15.1-mile (24.2 km) hike through the remote North Pennines, gaining 1945 feet (593 metres) of elevation to reach England's highest fell outside the Lake District. This difficult loop from Garrigill takes you across heather-clad grouse moors and past fascinating disused mine workings, offering a true wilderness…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Pennines AONB

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92 m

St. John's Church, Garrigill

Highlight • Religious Site

In this church, built in the mid-18th century, you can find a large churchyard, as well as war memorials for both World Wars.

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4.02 km

Ground-Nesting Birds in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Part of the trail passes through a natural reserve. Lots of birds that nest on the ground (guess what, there's not a single tree on the whole mountain :-) ) - dogs on lead in the reserve

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10.3 km

Greg's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At an altitude of 2,357 feet (718 m), Greg’s Hut is the highest bothy in England. Located close to Cross Fell, the highest point in the Pennines, this free-to-use cottage …

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12.0 km

Cross Fell Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

At an altitude of 2,930 feet (893 m), Cross Fell is the highest point in the Pennines. From the summit, you are afforded far-reaching views of the Lake District, the …

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24.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

6.07 km

3.73 km

701 m

142 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

7.78 km

2.05 km

675 m

168 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

12°C

4°C

57 %

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Cross Fell and Greg's Hut Bothy loop from Garrigill — North Pennines

St. John's Church, Garrigill

Ground-Nesting Birds in North Pennines National Landscape

Greg's Hut

Cross Fell Summit

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