Pennines: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

The Pennines are a mountain range in England. Often said to be the "backbone of England", they form an unbroken range stretching from the Peak District in the Midlands, through the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian Fells to the Cheviot Hills on the Scottish border.

The mountains themselves are not very large, the highest being Cross Fell in Cumbria, at 893 metres (2930 feet). However the Pennines are often considered to be one of the most scenic areas of Britain. The North Pennines have been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The name is believed to be derived from the Celtic penno, meaning hill, although no reference to the name can be found before the 18th century.