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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 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 is a strenuous walk which will be undertaken at a moderate pace. Over a varied terrain of roads, well constructed paths, and some rough, rocky and boggy sections. The route takes in the summits of Blea Rigg (A Wainwright, for those bagging them), Swinescar Pike and Silver Howe (another Wainwright).

Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
750m / 2461ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Penrith RUFC car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 33900 08401
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9RE
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Start time:
9:45 am

Lay-by near Grasmere on A591

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