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Eden and the Pennines

Episode 3 of 6

Julia Bradbury crosses the sparse Eden Valley and passes through the bustling outpost of Kirkby Stephen, before making a boggy climb up and over the Pennines.

Julia sets off across the Eden Valley, a sparse land today but full of signs of ancient and uncertain human habitation. Kirkby Stephen is the one bustling modern outpost on this section, the launchpad for Julia's climb up and over the Pennines. The spine of England is a landmark on the walk, but during the wettest autumn in memory it is a major, boggy challenge.

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29 minutes

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Fri 20 Mar 2026 02:05
BBC Four

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Credits

Presenter Julia Bradbury
Executive Producer Eric Harwood
Producer Owen Rodd

Broadcasts

  • Thu 23 Apr 2009 20:30
    BBC Four & BBC HD
  • Fri 24 Apr 2009 02:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 29 Apr 2009 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 29 Apr 2009 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 31 May 2009 17:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 4 Aug 2009 22:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Tue 3 Aug 2010 19:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Yorkshire
  • Tue 7 Sep 2010 19:30
    BBC Two Wales
  • Fri 17 Sep 2010 16:45
    BBC HD
  • Tue 5 Jun 2012 17:30
    BBC HD
  • Wed 28 May 2025 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Thu 29 May 2025 01:30
    BBC Four
  • Thu 19 Mar 2026 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Fri 20 Mar 2026 02:05
    BBC Four