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Circuit Around Melbreak

Wednesday, 1 June 2022

Meeting time: 8:50
Start time: 10:00
(Estimated finish time: 15:00)

Moderate 7.5 miles / 12.1 km

Group Penrith

From start in Lanthwaite Wood car park (Scalehill Bridge) walk South through wood bearing right to Crummock Water then take the stony Eastern shoreline between Crummock and Melbreak. Turn up the grassy slope, to reach the other side of Melbreak then take the gentle descent, on grass track, down the length of Melbreak. Finally, a descending woodland path and quiet minor road return you to the start.

A total of 800ft of ascent.

Meet at 9.45am, ready to start the walk at 10am.

Meeting point

Penrith Rugby Club

Grid reference: NY527295
Nearest postcode: CA11 8RQ
Meeting time: 08:50

Starting point

Scalehill Bridge, Lanthwaite Wood car park, national trust

Grid reference: NY150215
Nearest postcode: CA13 0RT
Start time: 10:00

Additional notes

This is a circular walk

Walk Id: 4171380
Local walk grade: B/C
Pace: Moderate
Ascent: 244 m / 800 feet

(LD05) Penrith Group

Our groups help local people enjoy walking and protect the places we all love to walk. Most groups organise regular walks led by local experts – a great way to get outside, make new friends and discover how walking boosts your health and happiness.

Give us a try!

This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.

You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.

Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.

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