Arrive at Edale train station from where you can take a short circular walk up to Mam Tor. This rewards walkers with some majestic views and familiarises them with the lie of the land. The path follows a circular route through classic Peak District countryside and can be easily extended along Rushup Edge.  Return for refreshments at the wide choice of cafes and pubs in Edale.   5.5km/3.5 miles

An early start for the stiff ascent up the direct route of Jacob’s Ladder onto the Kinder plateau – site of the 1932 Mass Trespass. This steep, stone pitched path was once used by Jacob Marshall as a short cut whilst his pack of ponies transported goods across the Pennines.  Admire lofty panoramic views from the summit before continuing north onto Bleaklow, where the extensively restored peat bogs are alive to the sounds of birdsong in spring and summer. Continue with the long descent into the small High Peak village of Crowden, nestling among the reservoirs in the valley floor.  26km/16 miles

Ascend the plateau again to Laddow Rocks for extensive views back across the valley, before striking out over the flagstone paths of Black Hill – so named because it was covered in soot from the chimneys of the milltowns to the east and west.  It was the workers from these industries who sought sanctuary in the clean air of the high moors above the valleys who organised the trespass to urge landowners to grant access to their land-holdings up on the Peak. Continue past reservoirs, built to serve Sheffield and Manchester to reach Standedge on the Derbyshire-Yorkshire border.  18km/11 miles

Climb White Hill before crossing the M62 motorway on the lofty purpose-built footbridge and continuing onto Blackstone Edge – a broad whale-back of rock providing stunning views. Cross the ancient Roman Road straddling the Pennines – restored as a pack-horse route in the 18th century and pass the Aiggin Stone – a medieval way-marker to guide people across the ridge.  After a quick pint at the White House pub, the final section of the trail crests the steep contours of Stoodley Pike topped by a Victorian tower, before descending to Hebden Bridge. This town was originally avoided by the Pennine Way because of its industrial nature but has revived itself with an ‘alternative’ culture’ and many great cafes, pubs to celebrate the completion of your walk.  18km/11 miles