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Hikes and treks near Manchester
3 routes are within reach of Manchester: 1 day hike and 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Pyg Track (moderate); the toughest is Pennine Way (hard). The highest point is 1,085 m on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Pyg Track.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Pyg Track | Day hike | 12 km | 1 | 1,085 m | Moderate | May to October |
| Coast to Coast Walk | Multi-day | 300 km | 12–14 | 780 m | Demanding | May to September |
| Pennine Way | Multi-day | 431 km | 16–19 | 893 m | Hard | May to September |
The routes in detail
Day hike
United Kingdom (Wales) · near Liverpool
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Pyg Track
The most popular route up the highest mountain in Wales, starting from Pen-y-Pass with views of glacial lakes.
≈ 12 km
1,085 m high
12–14 days
United Kingdom (England) · near Newcastle upon Tyne
Coast to Coast Walk
Alfred Wainwright's walk across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, through three national parks.
≈ 300 km
780 m high
16–19 days
United Kingdom (England) · near Manchester
Pennine Way
Britain's first National Trail runs along the backbone of England from Edale to the Scottish border, over moors, limestone and Hadrian's Wall.
≈ 431 km
893 m high
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