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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

A scenic moderate walk at a leisurely pace through the quiet countryside of the North Lakes from Cockermouth, the birthplace and childhood home of poet William Wordsworth. Much of the route follows the Allerdale Ramble, taking in views of the fells and the hamlets of Isel, with its 12th century church, and Redmain before returning across fields to the Georgian town of Cockermouth

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

The walk follows grassy and woodland tracks, quiet minor roads and a short section of grassy verge adjacent the A595. The accumulative ascent of 1000 feet(300m) comprises two sections of gentle uphill gradients, firstly up to Watch Hill, then out of Isel.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52692 29488
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Penrith Rugby Union Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 13613 31245
Nearest postcode:
CA13 9SF
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Start time:
10:00 am

Layby on the Higham Hall road at the junction with the Embleton Road

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