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Pennine Way Byrness to Kirk Yeltholm 48km / 28.75miles

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Depart Byrness Arrive Kirk Yeltholm Total time 12 hrs Distance 48 km / 28.75 miles Altitude change Descent m Ascent m Difficulty Intersecting Routes   Maps Ordnance Survey Explorer OL16 The Cheviot Hills

 

Legend		Grading
	Serviced accommodation		gradual ascents or descents along well defined paths or tracks. Suitable for novice walkers
	Unserviced accommodation		considerable ascents and descents over moderate fell type terrain
	Camp site		strenuous sometimes exposed routes requiring map reading and navigational skills
	Bus route
	Shop for provisions
	Cafe / Restaurant
	Public House
	Mueseum or building of historic interest, Castle
	First Aid / Pharmacy
	Train
	Airport

From Byrness the Pennine Way takes the direct approach to climb Byrness Hill straight up through a forest ride and breaking out of the woods right at the top. From here the way keeps the forest on its left and climbs Houx Hill, Ravens Knowle and Orge Hill before descending to cross the border into Scotland.

This is a brief encounter with Scotland as the walk makes a misterious U turn and heads back over into England to visit the Medieval village of Kemylpethe together with a series of Roman Camps and Fortlet . The route leaves via Dere Street Roman road to Black Halls where they depart the Pennine Way opting to stay on the English side of the border for the time being.

Past the Mountain Rescue Hut, taking in Lamb Hill, Beefstand Hill, Mozie Law, Windy Gyle and Russell's Cairn and King's Seat the path goes ever upward following the border line with magnificent views across the border country.

Beyond the "Hanging Stone" the way leaves the border for Cairn Hill and "The Cheviot" 815m on top of a peat bog but what a peat bog. This is a wonderful place despite its lack of grandeur. There is nowhere higher than "The Cheviot" between it and Kirk Yetholm. You can't see the end put you can smell it!!!

Having taken in this achievement for a while return back DOWN to the border and continue along and down to the Mountain Rescue Hut and Red Cribs. Remember this could be a very long day. You may wish to break it at this point and set out afresh in the morning especially as there's a climb ahead!

The Schill at 601m offers great views north

Piper's Faulds Settlement

Burnhead Farm and tarmac

Staerough Hill hides the finish but its close over a small climb and into Kirk Yetholm.

The Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm YH

part of the European Long Distance Walking Route E2

Further Information

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