The North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark, sits just above the Yorkshire Dales and directly below Northumberland. This rugged upland region offers everything from gentle walks to challenging hikes across wide moorlands, dramatic valleys and iconic peaks like Cross Fell. Waterfall chasers can explore High Force and other spectacular falls with opportunities for wild swimming nearby. It is also home to some of the UK’s best dark skies for stargazing. Plan your next adventure in the North Pennines here…