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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.

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
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Overview

Starting from the main National Trust carpark we walk beside Aira Beck, past all the waterfalls to the hamlet of Dockray and then onto Watermillock Common. We climb steadily over the common to reach an intake wall which we follow alongside Swineside Knott and enjoy spectacular views over Ullswater. Next we continue over a rise, down to Dowthwaitehead and through a picturesque valley to reach Lucy's Wood, before returning first to Dockray and then, via the other side of Aira Beck, to the carpark.

 

Saturday, 22 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

The walk is on good paths and tracks with some wet stretches, and will be done at a moderate pace.The carpark is Pay and Display so please bring a National Trust card for the carpark if you have one.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52662 29476
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Penrith rugby club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 40369 20108
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0JS
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Start time:
9:30 am

Main Aira Force carpark

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