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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.

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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 quarterly 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

This will be a moderately paced walk on good paths and tracks that bags 4 Wainwrights and offers superb views of Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake and their surroundings fells (weather permitting).

 

Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
838.2m / 2750ft
Type:
circular

We begin with a steady and steep climb to Ullock Pike.  There are some short, rocky sections near the top and some may prefer to use their hands.  After admiring the views, the walk follows the rim of Longside Edge to Long Side and then up to Carl Side.  We then descend to White Stones for lunch and to enjoy the magnificent views.  The descent continues to Long Doors (giving a wide berth to the sections of the eroded path with with steep edges).  It's then up to Dodd and finally down forestry paths to the cafe at Dodd Woods car park.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Penrith RUFC car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 23456 29220
Nearest postcode:
CA12 4QE
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Start time:
9:15 am

An informal parking area next to the A591 just south of Ravenstone.

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 quarterly 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