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=50 They said it couldn't be done, but how wrong! Incredibly Gary Morrison and Steve Thompson have completed the Spine race in a time of 152 hours and 2 minutes. There incredible achievement is testament to their stoic determination and unbelievable desire to finish the course. Their achievement should be applauded and go down in British Ultra Marathon Running history. The never before attempted winter Pennine Way has been completed and the 'Mori-Thom' record of 152 hours and 2 minutes is the benchmark for all others. This is an incredible achievement and a real inspiration to us all. Steve and Gary we salute you! 2012-01-24 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=49 The Pennine Way Bridge crossing the Hartley Burn in Nothumberland will be closed for 2 weeks from the 17th October 2011 for a new bridge to be installed. There are several local diversion routes available. 2011-10-14 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=48 Josey and Fynn Cullen are currently walking the Pennine Way raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action. They have timed it to mark their mother's first anniversary - she sadly died of the disease last year, aged 54. They are on track to complete the trek in a total of 16 days, Please support themat: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/teamcullen 2011-05-31 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=47 This summer Alex Smith, Louis Day and Michael Skidmore are walking the Pennine Way in aid of Chad's Challenges.Chad's Challenges is our school charity where students undergo personal challenges in order to raise money for the young oncology unit at the Christie, in memory of a former pupil of the school.We would like people to give generously athttp://hopefunds.christies.org/smartweb/funds/view/16/event/77 . 2011-05-20 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=46 Rachel Smith will be walking the Pennine Way solo starting 3rd June to raise money for the charity ASBAH.http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/RachaelElizabethSmith1 2011-05-20 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=45 James Vanderstock and his brother are walking the Pennine Way to raise money for Help for Heroes and Marie Curie Cancer Care. You can sponsor them on www.justgiving.com/james-vanderstock. 2011-05-04 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=44 Angela Houghton and her brother are currently walking the Pennine way in aid of Willow Wood Hospice.www.justgiving.com/PennineTrek 2011-04-18 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=43 Is about to take on the challenge of walking the "Pennine Way" all 256 miles of it un- supported in Twelve days. he will be living on Army rations for the duration, starting on his 31st birthday in April 2011. He is fundraising for http://www.lapwingsuffolk.org.uk - who help children who need a bright start to life.Check out his facebook page at 'squibbys fundraising' He will be running a blog on Facebook at the progress of this trek. 2011-03-09 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=42 Anne Hunter intends to walk the Pennine Way starting 19 June. She is raising money for Royal British Legion and donations can be made via the website http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/AnneHunter There is a link from this site to her blog which relates stories about her training, preparation and the walk itself. Her motivation for this is as a thankyou to all past and currently serving service people for the sacrifices they make for our freedom. 2011-03-09 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineWay/article.asp?PageId=3&ArticleId=41 Walkers on the Pennine way and the South Tyne Trail as well as cyclists on the C2C will be pleased to know that the George and dragon at Garrigill has opened again. The pub will be opening fully on April 3rd. It will be open from 5.00 until 11.00 on a Thurs and Fri, on Sat from noon to 11.00 and Sunday from Noon to 10.00. 2011-03-01