The Pennine Rally

The route

All riders on the Pennine Rally are expected to be self-sufficient but one thing you’ll never have to think about is the route. Created by Outdoor Provisions, it has been meticulously researched and uses only the best, most scenic roads around.

Starting out in Edinburgh the route gets off the roads almost immediately in the Pentland Hills before winding its way south, taking in some of the finest gravel roads, byways, drovers’ roads and bridleways with only the occasional tarmac interruption. Trust us, you’ll be glad for those.

Expect stunning scenery and remote riding as you ride the length of the Pennine range, passing through the Scottish Borders, the North Pennines, the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland, before the final approach to the finishing party at Rapha Manchester.

Five days may seem generous, but this is a rally, not a race. Riders should enter with the spirit of exploration in mind, rather than a fast finishing time. The terrain will be hard going at points and you might travel slower than expected on certain sections.

We’ll split the route into five stages as a guide, though riders will be free to adapt according to plans and circumstance. However you choose to break down the route, we remind riders to respect the challenge and look after themselves. Sleep is encouraged, not penalised. This is a rally, not a race.