Buttermere Round (Anticlockwise)

Penrith Group Spring walking

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Overview

This walk is on good tracks, with a short section on the road. It offers good views, weather permitting.

Wednesday 2 April 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: 76.2m / 250ft
Type:: circular

The walk will be at a leisurely pace.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Penrith Rugby Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 17499 15001
Nearest postcode:: CA13 9XA
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Start time:: 11:00 am

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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