Northern Pennine Way Challenge – 18 Miles
📅 Date: Saturday 13th September 2025
📍 Location: Linbriggs Farm, near Alwinton (Registration)
⏳ Time Limit: 9 hours to complete
💰 Entry Fee: £44.50
🏃♂️🚶 Distance: 18 miles
⛰ Ascent: 1,772 feet (540m) | Descent: 2,425 feet (739m)
💪 Difficulty: Difficult
A True Pennine Way Endurance Test
The 18-mile Northern Pennine Way Challenge is a serious test of endurance, taking you through some of the most remote, wild, and stunning landscapes in the Northumberland National Park.
This tough but rewarding route follows the historic Pennine Way, skirting the England-Scotland border, before descending into the breathtaking Coquet Valley.
Starting at Chew Green, the route follows the Border Ridge, summiting Windy Gyle before dropping into the Usway Burn Valley, with a spectacular finish at Linbriggs Farm.
This is a real challenge for walkers and runners looking to push their limits in some of the best scenery in Northumberland.
Route Highlights & Checkpoints:
📍 Chew Green (Start) – After registering at Linbriggs Farm, you’ll be transported to Chew Green, an ancient Roman encampment on the Scottish border.
📍 Checkpoint 1 – Lamb Hill Refuge Hut – A well-earned break
📍 Windy Gyle Summit – Conquer the 2,031ft (619m) peak, with stunning panoramic views across the borderlands.
📍 Checkpoint 2 – Just before The Middle – Your final chance to refuel before the descent.
📍 Fairhaugh & Usway Burn – A spectacular descent into Northumberland’s hidden valleys.
📍 Shillmoor – The last push before a short walk back to Linbriggs Farm.
🏁 Finish at Linbriggs Farm – Celebrate your achievement with a finisher’s goody bag!
📖 View the Route Here (Opens in a New Window)
Why Take on the Northern Pennine Way Challenge – 18 Miles?
✔️ Follow One of the UK’s Most Legendary Trails – Walk the historic Pennine Way, where England meets Scotland.
✔️ Summit Windy Gyle – A true mountain challenge at 2,031ft (619m).
✔️ Incredible Scenery – Experience high ridges, remote valleys, and ancient paths in the wild Cheviots.
✔️ For Walkers & Runners – Whether you’re aiming for a steady finish or an ultra-distance pace, this is a challenge to remember.
✔️ A Sense of True Achievement – 18 miles of dramatic scenery – will you rise to the challenge?
📖 Sign up to secure your spot today!