Skelgill, Little Town and Scope Beck - Ramblers

Penrith Group Walking and Chatting

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Overview

This walk is a low level exploration of the Newlands Valley around Little Town. The peaceful lower landscape is towered over by steep-sided, often craggy, fells. The route uses good tracks and paths, fields and quiet minor roads. Relatively little effort affords some superb views.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:: 274.3m / 900ft
Type:: circular

The path will cross Scope Beck at the toe of Hindscarth and will not take the higher loop up to Scale Beck Reservoir / Dam.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52710 29500
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Penrith Rugby Union Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 24569 21840
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5UE
what3words:: mystified.jogging.couch

Start time:: 10:00 am

Swinside Green Road Junction (Triangle of Roads)

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