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Welcome to the Trans Pennine Trail
A national coast to coast route for recreation and transport β for walkers, cyclists and (in part) horse riders
Welcome to the Trans Pennine Trail
A national coast to coast route for recreation and transport β for walkers, cyclists and (in part) horse riders
Welcome
A national coast to coast route for recreation and transport β for walkers, cyclists and (in part) horse riders
The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) is an exciting route for walkers, cyclists, wheelers 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,Β 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 β 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.
Read the TPT’s own dedicated poem from Yorkshire’s finest Ian McMillan – TPT Poem
If you have any further questions, please get in touch with the Trans Pennine Trail Office on 01226 772574 or e-mail Β info@transpenninetrail.org.uk
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π¬ Want to feature in our October TPT user video?
Weβre looking back at another month on the Trans Pennine Trail, and weβd love your photos to be part of it! π
π Golden leaves
π₯Ύ Muddy adventures
π«οΈ Misty mornings
π¦ Wildlife encounters
π² Walks, rides and family adventures
Share your favourite October TPT photo in the comments, tell us where it was taken and who should be credited for it, and you might spot it in our monthly user video!
#transpenninetrail #yourtpt #autumnonthetpt #tptuservideo
π Autumn on the Trans Pennine Trail: which would you choose?
π·: Sarah Mackellar, Jane Taylor, Marian Andrews, TPT office
πͺTake a Seat with history
Some benches offer more than just a place to rest. They also help tell the story of the places and communities around the Trans Pennine Trail.
This metal bench, situated near the pit wheel at Walton Colliery Nature Park in Wakefield, was installed by local community group Working for Walton in 2022 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth IIβs Platinum Jubilee.
Today, it provides a welcome place to pause for anyone exploring the Nature Park or travelling along the Trans Pennine Trail, while also marking an important moment in history.
Do you have a favourite seat on the Trail? Share a photo or tell us your bench story in the comments.
π Spotted a bench thatβs missing from our map? Take a look at the seats already mapped, at: https://maps.transpenninetrail.org.uk/map/tpt-map/#map=10/53.5876/-1.2112&layers=32878/37554/43048
And if youβd like to help us map seats along the Trail in your area, check out our Take a Seat page on the website, at: https://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/accessibility/take-a-seat/
#takeaseat #transpenninetrail #waltoncollierynaturepark #benchwithhistory Wakefield Council
The Trans Pennine Trail passes through many different landscapes as it weaves its way across the North of England, and itβs not just disused railway lines, canal towpaths and bridleways!
Do you know where on the Trail this picture was taken?
Have you been here while exploring the TPT? Let us know in the comments and share your photos too! π
And donβt forget to share your favourite #WhereAreWeWednesday teasers by DM or email, to info@transpenninetrail.org.uk
π·: TPT office
#WhereAreWeWednesday #transpenninetrail #tpt #explorethetpt
π‘ Tuesday Trivia β Did you know?
Back in March 2025, we celebrated the Trans Pennine Trail Highest Point marker reaching 50,000 views on Google Maps. Now itβs passed an incredible 450,000 views! π
Located above Dunford Bridge, the new marker was added to Google Maps when it was installed in December 2024, and itβs brilliant to see so many people discovering it.
π Another well-deserved shout-out to Pete Brocklehurst and the Pennine Volunteers for making it happen.
Have you made it to the Highest Point? Share your photos with us below!
π· Photo credit: Damen Keddy
#TuesdayTrivia #DidYouKnow #transpenninetrail #highestpoint #PennineVolunteers tptmilestone Barnsley Council
What a beautiful autumn weekend (despite a few showers on Sunday afternoon!!)! It may have been chilly, but the sunshine certainly made up for it, casting long shadows and giving the Trail that unmistakable autumn glow.
Did you manage to get out on the Trans Pennine Trail? Autumn light has a wonderful way of making even familiar places look completely different, especially during those golden hours around sunrise and sunset.
Don`t forget to tag us or use #AutumnontheTPT
π· East Riding of Yorkshire | Field House Farm Yorkshire, Skirlaugh
#TPTGoldenHour #AutumnontheTPT #transpenninetrail #BeSeenBeSafe
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