Pennine Way

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pennine-way

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Pennine Way?268 miles (431 km)
2. When was Pennine Way built?1965
3. What is the location?Extends from Edale, Derbyshire, England, to Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland
4. What is the governing bodies?Multiple National Parks authorities and Natural England
5. Why is the Pennine Way called the "backbone of England"?Because the Pennine hills run across the country like a spine, and the trail follows that ridge.
6. What kind of weather do walkers face on the Pennine Way?The trail has lots of rain and strong winds, which can make it a tough but exciting adventure.

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