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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

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF START POINT

A winter walk, starting at Askham, we walk uphill through the village onto to Riggingleys Top and Heughscar hill, with wonderful views over Ullswater, before descending to visit the Cockpit, then continue past the Cop Stone, see photo, and on via Helton to cross the river Lowther and up to the hamlet of Whale, before returning to Askham.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.1km / 9.4mi
Ascent:
384m / 1260ft
Type:
circular

The walk is on good paths and tracks, with some boggy sections, especially after rain. It will be done at a moderate pace. Dogs must be kept on a lead on the short sections of farmland owned by the Lowther estate.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52681 29479
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Penrith Rugby Club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 48909 22011
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2PF
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Start time:
9:45 am

Free carpark at the bottom of the village. Contact leader for exact details

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