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Series about Britain's first national trail. Paul Rose's journey along the Pennine Way takes him to the village of Malham in the Dales, where the trail was inaugurated in 1965.
Explorer Paul Rose's journey along the Pennine Way takes him to the Yorkshire Dales. In 1965, the Pennine Way was launched in the Dales village of Malham. Paul returns to hear from those who remember the opening ceremony. He also dons his climbing gear to have a crack at the limestone cliff face of Malham Cove, gets a front row seat at a sheep mart in Wensleydale and enjoys a well-earned pint in Britain's highest pub.
Last on
Wed 17 Jul 202400:20
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Paul Rose |
| Producer | Paul Greenan |
| Executive Producer | Nicola Addyman |
Broadcasts
Fri 17 Apr 201519:30BBC One Yorkshire, North East & Cumbria, North West & Yorks & Lincs only
Tue 28 Jul 201519:30- Tue 10 Jul 201819:30
- Fri 30 Nov 201819:30BBC One North West
- Thu 6 Feb 202019:30
- Tue 11 May 202119:00
- Wed 12 May 202101:00
- Tue 17 May 202219:30
- Wed 18 May 202202:00
- Tue 30 May 202319:00
- Wed 31 May 202301:30
- Tue 16 Jul 202419:00
- Wed 17 Jul 202400:20
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