Orton Loop, Beacon Hill Monument, Great Asby Scar & Sunbiggin Tarn

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Limestone pavement Orton & Great Asby Scar

Queen Victoria jubilee monument on Beacon Hill, Orton Scar

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Overview

From Orton Village we ascend Orton Scar then on to Beacon Hill Monument. We cross Great Asby Scar Nature Reserve with vast views across to the Lake District, the Pennines and the Howgills and then onto Sunbiggin Tarn a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The return to Orton is using the Wainright's Coast to Coast route with an option to visit the ancient Gamelands Stone circle just before heading back into Orton.

This walk uses bridleways, footpaths and quiet country lanes. Can be muddy in places.

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Meeting time:: 8:45 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 224m / 735ft
Type:: circular

Refreshments at Orton Scar Cafe and public toilets in Orton Village

Dogs friendly, but there can be cattle or sheep in farmers fields.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No Stiles
Family-Friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52700 29502
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 8:45 am

Penrith Rugby Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 62218 08220
Nearest postcode:: CA10 3RU
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Orton Village parking at Market Hall village square.

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