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The Trans Pennine Trail

The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) is an exciting route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking the North and Irish seas, passing through the Pennines, alongside rivers and canals and through some of the most historic towns and cities in the North of England.

The Trail from coast-to-coast between Southport and Hornsea is 215 miles (346km) long.

A north-south route connecting Leeds and Chesterfield, a spur to York and a spur to Kirkburton means there are approximately 370 miles (595km) of Trans Pennine Trail available to explore.

A great way to explore the Trail is through one of our excellent value printed maps available through our shop .

The Trans Pennine Trail is mapped and signed all the way, mainly traffic free and is surprisingly level considering the dramatic scenery along the way. Easy gradients and surfaced paths make many sections suitable for families, gentle exercise and people using wheelchairs and pushchairs. So whether on foot, horse or cycle; for a day or longer; alone with friends and family – the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) can offer something for everyone.

If you see a problem out on the Trail please report direct to our National Office via email, phone or social media.

Thank you to everyone who responded to our Visitor Survey that ran for 7 weeks. The TPT national office have analysed all the results and produced a report that will help inform actions to improve the quality of the TPT and better promote the route to others. Read the full survey here: TPT Visitor Survey 2022 Report

Read the TPT’s own dedicated poem from Yorkshire’s finest Ian McMillan – TPT Poem

TPT Official Poem

 

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with the Trans Pennine Trail Office on 01226 772574 or e-mail  info@transpenninetrail.org.uk

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Thanks to Tapton Lock Visitor Centre for providing this week's #TuesdayTrivia fun fact
Fly agaric, a poisonous mushroom found in forests & pastures was a common image on Victorian Christmas cards and thought to be the inspiration for Santa's coat
Have you seen any on the Trail?

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Barnsley Riding for the Disabled used the Know Your Neighbourhood funding to organise a Summer of hacks along the Trail for its riders. You can read all about their events by reading their blog on our website: www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/tpt-blogs/ #KnowYourNeighbourhood #LoveYourTPT ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to Tapton Lock Visitor Centre for providing the fun fact for this week's #TuesdayTrivia.We can see the inspiration for Santa's red coat but didn't know it featured on Christmas cards in Victorian times.Have you seen any on the Trail?#autumnonthetpt #LoveYourTPTFly agaric, home for the faerie folk and a sure sign that autumn is with us. Did you know it was common on Christmas cards in Victorian times and thought to be the inspiration for Santa's red coat - so not the coca-cola marketing team! ... See MoreSee Less
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Open Country Yorkshire used the funding to organise a whole host of guided walks and adapted cycle aimed at adults with various disabilities. You can listen to Ella talk about Open Country and their fantastic work they do to help disabled people access and enjoy the countryside as well as their events on the Trail on our new podcast channel: shows.acast.com/trans-pennine-trail-national-office/episodes/know-your-neighbourhood-open-country and read their blog on our website: www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/tpt-blogs/ #KnowYourNeighbourhood #LoveYourTPT ... See MoreSee Less
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