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Pen·nines

(pĕn′īnz′) also Pennine Chain

A range of hills extending about 260 km (160 mi) southward from the Cheviot Hills on the Scottish border to central England. Sometimes called "the backbone of England," it rises to 893 m (2,930 ft) at Cross Fell.

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Pennines

(ˈpɛnaɪnz)

pl n

(Placename) a system of hills in England, extending from the Cheviot Hills in the north to the River Trent in the south: forms the watershed for the main rivers of N England. Highest peak: Cross Fell, 893 m (2930 ft). Also called: the Pennine Chain

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Pennines - a system of hills in Britain that extend from the Scottish border in the north to the Trent River in the south; forms the watershed for English rivers

Pennine Chain

England - a division of the United Kingdom

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Pennines

[ˈpɛnaɪnz] npl
the Pennines → les Pennines fpl

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Pennines

pl → Pennines pl, Gebirgszug in Nordengland

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Pennines

[ˈpɛnaɪnz] npl the Pennines → i Pennini

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The North Pennines, which includes land in County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria, is the most "gripped" moorland area in England.

Peatland rescue project provides multiple benefits

AMATEUR photographers are being invited to get out into the South Pennines this summer and snap a magical image of the scenic landscape.

Why not snap a prize-winning shot of the South Pennines?

It is presented each year to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Former Killhope Museum director wins annual Pendlebury Award; The Pendlebury Award recognises decades of effort for the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The night sky over Rookhope in the North Pennines. The new observatory will take advantage of those great dark skies ANEW observatory will capitalise on some of the best light pollution-free dark skies in England.

Allendale's new attraction will have real star quality

Adele Adams, competition organiser, says: "We are looking for photographs that demonstrate the diversity of the area, from its rugged wildness to its industrial heritage; photographs that help to define or describe the South Pennines, not just its landscapes, but its wildlife, its people and the events that take place here."

Photos must be magical

KEEN photographers are being urged to get snapping scenes of the South Pennines.

Focus on a winning shot for calendar; IN BRIEF

APROJECT has been launched to reclaim the long history of the North Pennines and the treasures it has produced.

Virtual museum puts the Pennines' treasures on show

So we turned to a style of beer that at one time was synonymous with the mill and farming towns of the southern Pennines, Pennine Light Mild.

Nook beers backs Pennine Way

It is presented each year to an individual who has made a signifi-cant contribution to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Award for former lead mine museum director

A PS496,000 scheme has been launched to survey and celebrate the cultural heritage of Yorkshire's woodland in the South Pennines, including two reservoirs in the Huddersfield area.

Volunteers for PS1/2m woodland survey sought

And in an effort to discover more potential remnants of North East historical interest, Chamber members were invited to volunteer their time and take part in an archaeological dig in Northumberland's North Pennines.