Pennine Way — Sections 11–12: Dufton to Greenhead
2 days · 38.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pennine Way — Sections 11–12: Dufton to Greenhead is known for
Sections 11–12 of Pennine Way is an official 58 km point-to-point section from Dufton to Greenhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,430 ft to 9,259 ft over 38.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.5 mi · 35%
- Downhill 21.2 mi · 55%
- Flat 3.7 mi · 10%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Pennine Way — Sections 11–12: Dufton to Greenhead?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pennine Way — Sections 11–12: Dufton to Greenhead scores 19/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Pennine Way — Sections 11–12: Dufton to Greenhead?
The Pennine Way — Sections 11–12: Dufton to Greenhead climbs roughly 5,354 ft total — about 138 ft per mile, topping out near 2,920 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.