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Penrith Group Sunshine and showers

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

There are three options to this walk.  All are on grassy paths, country and woodland tracks, and through fields.  The longest version is over Dufton Pike, the other two options go around the Pike.  All three options go on tracks back towards Dufton.  Ascending the Pike gives extensive, panoramic views of the North Pennines and the Lakeland Fells. 

The shortest walk goes directly back to Dufton, making it 4.5ml and 1,000ft of ascent.

Both the other options continue through Dufton Ghyll Woods, across fields and back through the woods to Dufton.  The longest walk is 7.5ml and 1,580ft, missing out the climb of the Pike reduces it to 7 ml and 1,200ft  This is a moderate walk at a leisurely pace.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
481.6m / 1580ft
Type:
circular

The main walk includes Dufton Pike but at a slow pace, this is an easy, steady climb.  The alternatives give options for those wanting a shorter walk or less ascent.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
what3words:
limits.hexes.dugouts
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Penrith Rugby Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 68970 24981
Nearest postcode:
CA16 6DE
what3words:
manly.pacemaker.trudges
Start time:
10:00 am

Dufton Car Park

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