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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

Overview

Whilst this isn’t a high level walk, it’s a bit longer than some walks, very scenic and on varied terrain with undulations!

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17km / 10.6mi
Ascent:
351m / 1152ft
Type:
circular

Depending upon the weather it can be quite damp & a bit boggy in places and there are a couple of stretches of road walking, but for those who have done a similar walk here with me in the past, I’ve managed to reduce the road walking.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29495
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
what3words:
drip.incensed.pickles
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Penrith Rugby Club off Carelton Ave, Penrith. Don’t use the listed postcode!

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 54378 59087
Nearest postcode:
CA8 1HN
what3words:
educated.lower.emeralds
Start time:
9:30 am

Talkin Tarn Car Park. £2.60 all day parking. Cards do not always work so it’s advisable to bring change too. Cost to be shared with any passengers.

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