Gowbarrow

Penrith Group Spring walking

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Overview

Start from Aira Force car park NY40087 20033 at 18:30.

Walk will be led by Roger L.

The walk will go up to Memorial Seat and Yew Crag and then up to the top of Gowbarrow for views across the fells, returning by the Riddings Beck path.

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Meeting time:: 6:00 pm
Start time:: 6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 7:50 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 340m / 1115ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52697 29485
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 6:00 pm

Departing Penrith Rugby Club at 18:00

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 40070 20021
Nearest postcode:: CA11 0JY
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Start time:: 6:00 pm

Aira Force National Trust Car Park at 18:30

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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
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Join now for just £3.58 per month