Pennine Way — Sections 7–8: Horton in Ribblesdale to Tan Hill
2 days · 30.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pennine Way — Sections 7–8: Horton in Ribblesdale to Tan Hill is known for
Sections 7–8 of Pennine Way is an official 50 km point-to-point section from Horton in Ribblesdale to Tan Hill.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,421 ft to 7,612 ft over 30.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.3 mi · 51%
- Downhill 11.4 mi · 38%
- Flat 3.4 mi · 11%
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 7–8: Horton in Ribblesdale to Tan Hill?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pennine Way — Sections 7–8: Horton in Ribblesdale to Tan Hill 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 7–8: Horton in Ribblesdale to Tan Hill?
The Pennine Way — Sections 7–8: Horton in Ribblesdale to Tan Hill climbs roughly 5,121 ft total — about 170 ft per mile, topping out near 2,326 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.