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Penrith Group

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

Overview

Starting from the pretty village of Mungrisdale, there will be a short road walk of just under one mile before we head off and take the path up to the atmospheric Bowscale Tarn. From here it is a steep ascent up to our first top of the day - Bowscale Fell. Next, there is easy walking around Bannerdale Crags to the cairn. A gradual descent following the Glenderamackin River and with spectacular views of Sharp Edge on Blencathra will take us to our next ascent up to Souther Fell. Again, it will be a gradual descent off back to our starting point - there is a very short section (approximately 5 metres) down rocks which would be slippery if wet and care will be needed. There are good paths throughout although once on the tops, it can be boggy and wet. 

Saturday, 7 September 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.5km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
880m / 2887ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29502
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
what3words:
limits.hexes.dugouts
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Penrith RUFC Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 36370 30240
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0XR
what3words:
renew.decking.grazes
Start time:
9:30 am

Hard standing parking area opposite Mungrisdale Village Hall. Alternative parking along the roadside (on grassy verges) is also available just before the hall. Both parking areas have donation boxes with £2 as a suggested fee.

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