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Penrith Group Walking and Chatting

We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

This journey through the Scafell Pikes showcases some of the area's quieter and often overlooked features. Highlights include the serene Lambfoot Dub, the striking Long Pike, the rugged summits of Ill Crag and Broad Crag, and the distinctive Green Crag. Along the way, discover the secluded beauty of Little Narrowcove, the peaceful upper Esk valley, and the dramatic Hind Crag.

This route offers a fresh perspective on the Scafell Pikes, ideal for those seeking to experience the region's hidden treasures away from the more frequented paths.

Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
1524m / 5000ft
Type:
circular

Includes some rough ground.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52721 29557
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Penrith RUFC

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 23537 12206
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5XJ
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Start time:
9:00 am

Seathwaite

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