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Penrith Group winter wanderings

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Overview

The walk will follow the line of the River Lowther from Bampton Grange, through Rosgill and on to Shap Abbey on grassy footpaths.  The going underfoot is generally good.  We will have a stop (lunch?) at Shap Abbey and then reverse the walk to arrive back at Bampton Grange. The route can be followed without the use of stiles, although there is one at the Shap Abbey end.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
linear

Good views of surrounding countryside; a visit to the ruins of Shap Abbey.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52600 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:45 am

Penrith Rugby club car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 52151 18069
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2QR
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Start time:
10:30 am

outside the church in Bampton Grange. NB postcodes are often for large areas in more rural areas so use the map/grid reference.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 52200 18101
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2QP
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Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Bampton Grange Church

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