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Penrith Group Walking and Chatting

We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The walk is on walled tracks, fields and low moorland.  It goes close to Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks and enjoys superb views of the North Pennines.

Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Parts of the walk can be very wet and muddy.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Penrith Rugby Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 56338 15091
Nearest postcode:
CA10 3NL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Public Car Park in Shap

Upcoming walks with Penrith Group Walking and Chatting

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Askam Fell, Helton Fell and the Lowther valley

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.4 miles
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Little Mell Fell Round

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
Across the Valley

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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
Looking towards the head of Great Langdale

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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Howgill ramble

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Shap1

Above Shap

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.0 miles
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Boredale Hause and Brothers Water from Cow Bridge

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Cancelled: Sergeant Man (plus possibly/maybe) High Raise from Grasmere

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.0 miles
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A Latrigg Circular from Threlkeld

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
Causey

The Rigg Beck Round

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.0 miles
Looking towards Helm Crag

A Winter Wander up to Grisedale Tarn

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.9 miles
Aira Force

Aira Force and Dockray

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Under and over Latrigg from Threlkeld

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
Limestone pavement Orton & Great Asby Scar

Orton Loop, Beacon Hill Monument, Great Asby Scar & Sunbiggin Tarn

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
Scafells

Inspection of Lambfoot Dub

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.0 miles
BGR

Bob Graham Round Leg 1

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE