Steeple Journey

Penrith Group Sunshine and showers

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Overview

Departing Bowness Knott car park NY10963 15355, Ennerdale at 09:00

Walk will be led by Colin T.

North side of Ennerdale Water, cross Woundell Beck and Low Beck
and then up Long Crag up to Steeple and Scoat Fell for views across the Western Fells. Follow over
Haycock, Caw Fell, Iron Crag, Crag Fell, And to finish round the lake via the weir

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Meeting time:: 7:50 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: 1112.5m / 3650ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52693 29482
Nearest postcode:: CA118RQ

Meeting time:: 7:50 am

Leaving Penrith Rugby Club at 07:50

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 10984 15342
Nearest postcode:: CA23 3AU
what3words:: snowmen.tram.renders

Start time:: 9:00 am

Departing Bowness Knott car park at 09:00

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month