In October, the Pennine Way experiences a mix of weather conditions, reflective of autumn's variability. Travelers can expect everything from mild, sunny days to heavy rain showers. The temperatures fluctuate, with highs often ranging from 10°C to 17°C, while the lows fall between 0°C and 12°C. Rain is commonplace throughout the month, interspersed with periods of sunshine. Overcast skies are frequently observed, contributing to the overall dampness. The weather is unpredictable, with brief heavy rain showers alternating with clearer skies, highlighting the need for adaptability.
Starting at Edale, the month begins with alternating rain showers and short sunny spells, with temperatures reaching up to 23°C. Moving on to Crowden, the pattern continues with overcast skies and occasional heavy rain, with highs around 16°C. Standedge sees moderate rain and temperatures dipping to 10°C. As the journey progresses to Calder Valley, overcast conditions continue, with warmer days peaking at 17°C.
In Ponden, the pattern of overcast skies and significant rain persists, peaking at 17°C. Thornton-in-Craven follows with heavy showers and the thermometer reaching up to 16°C. Malham experiences similar conditions with occasional sunny breather moments. At Horton in Ribblesdale, the weather fluctuates between sunshine and spells of rain, with highs around 17°C. Continuing to Hawes and Upper Swaledale, the presence of rain is noteworthy, with brief dry spells and highs reaching 16°C.
Baldersdale encounters steady rain with cooler temperatures around 14°C. Langdon Beck sees heavy rainfall, temperatures peaking at 18°C, and short dry periods. Dufton endures substantial rain, hitting 17°C at times, while Garrigill offers a break with less intense precipitation. At Slaggyford, partly cloudy skies with occasional rain define the weather.
Greenhead starts with overcast and frequent rain showers, echoing After Byrness, as significant rain mixes with sporadic sun. Once Brewed and Bellingham continue this theme with high rainfall and peak temperatures around 16°C. Byrness features heavy rain alternating with clear conditions. Windy Gyle and Kirk Yetholm see persistent rain with short sunny intervals, encapsulating a typical October in Northumberland.
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