The Trans Pennine Trail crosses northern England from the Mersey to the Humber running through cities of Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Hull. It is a purpose-built route for walkers and cyclists with many miles available for horse riding and wheelchair access wherever possible.
Mostly off-road, the TPT uses existing right of way, riverbank paths, canal towpaths and disused railway lines. With its robust surfaces and generally gentle gradients, it is suitable for people of all ages and capabilities.
Twenty two local authorities and the Countryside Agency are partners in the project and each authority is responsible for management of the Trail in its own area. The TPT is co-ordinated by a project officer based in Barnsley.
The trail offers a wide contrast of landscape from deep rural areas to river estuaries and towns and cities where former industrial sites have become woodlands and nature reserves.
Wild flowers are in abundance along the TransPennine Trail, particularly on the old railway section. The stone used, which remains along the trail, makes for interesting growing conditions. Look out for impressive flowers such as ox-eye daisies, tree mallow (shown), foxgloves and teasel amongst many others.
From the eastern edge of the TPT in Hull, trail
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Every effort is made to make sure that all the information is correct but we strongly recommend that you call Trans Pennine Trail before you set off on your day out to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please also note that the position on Google maps for Trans Pennine Trail is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for Trans Pennine Trail to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
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