Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)

Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut) is a 5.3 km Local Hiking hiking route.

At 5.3 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.