The Pennine Way National Trail is a walk starting from Edale in Derbyshire through 3 National Parks finishing at Kirk Yetholm across the Scottish Border. http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/ http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=32 After a couple months of intermittent opening times, the George and Dragon, a very popular pub in the village of Garrigill closed its doors just after Christmas, to the astonishment of the villagers.A village meeting unanimously agreed to fight the closure. As a likely reaction to the massive support the campaign has received, the landlord of the George and Dragon posted a notice to say that the pub would open on from 3rd April until 30th August for 4 days a week with a limited bar service and no food. The campaign committee will continue to campaign for the pub to open with a full service, including food and accommodation, since this is the only business model that can consistently sustain the pub for the long term. The committee wholeheartedly support anyone interested in purchasing the pub from the current landlord.There is an online petition at www.savethegeorgeanddragon.co.uk and there are paper petitions at Garrigill and Alston Post Offices. 2009-06-18 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=31 Stephanie and Philippa Wood are planning to walk the PennineWay from July the 20th onwards working southwards as fast as they can toraise money for Childreach International (http://www.childreach.org.uk/)Stephanie is also going to be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro later in the summer for the same cause. You can sponsor them at:http://www.justgiving.com/stephaniewood7 where you will also find out more about the expedition to Kilimanjaro and the amazing work that Childreach International does. 2009-06-18 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=30 Natural England and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) bring treasure hunting into the 21st Century. Britain’s oldest National Trial, the Pennine Way, is now home to ‘geocaching’ - a 21st century version of the traditional treasure hunt .Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers.Steve Westwood, Natural England’s Pennine Way National Trail officer said: "With its blend of satellite technology for the internet savvy , it’s a sport that’s sure to appeal to the young. Although the real treasure of geocaching is the places you get to visit, the countryside adventure and the challenge of finding the trove. There’s even a geocaching app to download for your iPhone! It’s a brilliant way to explore the great outdoors and join a massive, worldwide online community. 2009-04-21 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=29 Laurence McCallum, Caroline Jobbins, Gary R and Poppy the dog are walking the Pennine Way from the 8th May 2009.They are doing the walk to raise charitable funds for AFFECT - Action for Families Enduring Criminal Trauma. You can find out more about the charity at www.affect.org.uk. You can sponsor them http://mycharitypage.com/carolinepritchard 2009-04-21 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=28 A new ranger has been appointed to look after the 51-mile section of Pennine Way through the Yorkshire Dales National Park.Colin Chick will be responsible for the maintenance of the National Trail, which runs between Gargrave in the south of the National Park to Tan Hill on the north boundary and includes the Malham Cove path and the routes over Pen-y-ghent and Great Shunner Fell. 2009-03-04 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=27 A major charity challenge trekking 50 miles along the 'backbone of England' in just 24 hours is taking place this summer in aid of MedEquip4Kids.'Mega Hike' is a circular route through the heart of the Pennines following the Pennine Way and encompassing parts of the famous Mary Townley Loop. All money raised from Mega Hike will be donated to children's charity MedEquip4Kids. MedEquip4Kids raises money to buy medical equipment and improve facilities for children's wards and neo-natal units at hospitals across the North West. 2009-02-27 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=26 The PennineWay footpath at Low Force in Teesdale will close temporarily this week so that vital repair work can be carried out which will help conserve one of the area’s most important habitats. The Public Right of Way is being temporarily closed to protect the public while work takes place, and an alternative route will be available. The repairs will involve surfacing sections of the badly eroded route from Wynch Bridge at Low Force upstream towards High Force. You can see a video clip of the stone being delivered on asite by helicopter at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iHbYJxY_2E 2009-02-20 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=25 The 2nd edition of Trailblazers Practical Guide Book including detailed hand drawn maps, GPS waypoints, itineraries, plans of villages, accommodation and public transport information is now available. It costs £11.99 and can be ordered from the Maps and Guide section on the publications page. 2008-12-02 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=24 The Pennine Way record is held Mike Hartley, who ran the route in 2 days 17 hours 20 mins and 15 secs, finishing on the 23rd July 1989. Mike did 2 years of research on the Way and peaked his training at 170 miles per week. He's still running now in his mid 50s (if not quite as fast or as far). He ran without stopping for sleep. In fact, he stopped only twice for 18 mins each time, one time for fish & chips in Alston! The Way took it's toll on his feet - he ran the last 40 miles with a borrowed size 10 shoe on his (ordinarily) size 8 right foot. 2008-12-02