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Penrith Group

We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

Leaving the car park we head into the village of Crosby Garrett where we begin our gentle ascent onto Crosby Garrett Fell.  We travel south across the open fell to Bents Farm where we pick up the Coast to Coast footpath which will lead us to the route of the disused South Durham & Lancashire Union Railway line. We follow this path over the impressive Smardale Viaduct and onward until we return to our starting point.  

Saturday, 16 November 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
249.9m / 820ft
Type:
circular

The final approach to the car park is via a single track road with passing places.  Please do not attempt to arrive via Crosby Garrett as this will involve a ford crossing.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52707 29516
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Penrith Rugby Club

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 74287 08340
Nearest postcode:
CA17 4HF
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Start time:
9:45 am

Smardale Nature Reserve Car Park

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