A poetical ramble from Kirkby Stephen

Penrith Group Clagged but smiling

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Overview

A low level walk from the picturesque little town of Kirkby Stephen taking in the two pretty villages of Hartley and Nateby and following the River Eden, the lovely Poetry Path and an old disused railway line.

Saturday, 29 March 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:: 167.6m / 550ft
Type:: circular

Lovely views and good paths and tracks, with some muddy stretches. The walk will be done at a moderate pace.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52687 29479
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Penrith Rugby club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 77141 08820
Nearest postcode:: CA17 4EL
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Kirkby Stephen free carpark

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