Pennine Way — Sections 9–10: Tan Hill to Dufton
2 days · 36.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pennine Way — Sections 9–10: Tan Hill to Dufton is known for
Sections 9–10 of Pennine Way is an official 61 km point-to-point section from Tan Hill to Dufton.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,057 ft to 6,309 ft over 36.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 17.4 mi · 48%
- Downhill 15.2 mi · 41%
- Flat 4.0 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 9–10: Tan Hill to Dufton?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pennine Way — Sections 9–10: Tan Hill to Dufton scores 14/100, 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 9–10: Tan Hill to Dufton?
The Pennine Way — Sections 9–10: Tan Hill to Dufton climbs roughly 3,484 ft total — about 95 ft per mile, topping out near 1,942 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.