Loadpot Hill and Wether Hill from Rough Hill Tarn

Penrith Group Sunshine and showers

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Overview

A walk over deserted moorland encircling the valley of Cawdale Beck and overlooking Haweswater. We climb first gradually up to Loadpot Hill before turning south on the Roman road past Wether Hill, then turning east to begin the straightforward descent to reach the ancient meeting place of Towtop Kirk, over an old clapper bridge and returning via the farmstead of Carhullan to Rough Hill tarn.

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

The walk is mainly on good paths and tracks, with wonderful views throughout. There may be some boggy stretches.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52609 29466
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Penrith Rugby club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 49490 19471
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2QL
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Start time:: 9:45 am

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a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
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