Pennines

/ ˈpɛnaɪnz /

plural noun

1. 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 calledthe Pennine Chain

Example Sentences

Network Rail said this could impact rail travel on some rural routes in the Peak District, across the Pennines between Manchester, Leeds and in Cumbria.

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Over the high ground of the Pennines, there could be 15-20cm of snow accumulating and possibly causing some disruption.

From BBC

Up to 100mm of rain is possible around the Pennines and North York Moors, which would amount to about a month's worth of rainfall.

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The storm is then likely to move over the Pennines and into eastern and north-east England.

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The town, in the foothills of the Pennines, has a proud history - it was the birthplace of the Cooperative movement and 1930s film legend Gracie Fields.

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