We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone to enjoy the pleasures of walking in our wonderful area.
Deborah B.
Leaving to the rear of the New Church we take the path under Steel Knotts that leads initially up then down to St Martin's (old) Church in Martindale, we cross the valley floor and ascend the flank of Beda Fell beside Winter Crag to the ridge path. We then follow the undulating ridge up to the summit (Beda Head). We continue to follow this path over Bedafell Knott until it splits. Taking the right-hand fork we traverse around the head of Boredale to Boredale Hause. From here we descend into the Boredale Valley, this path starts with a relatively short steep rocky section, becomes a less steep grassy path and later becomes a metalled road. Leaving this road we pick up a path that rises around the base of Place Fell before eventually descending close to Sandwick. A short road section takes us to Bridge End where we pick up a path close to the base of Hallin Fell that takes us around to the start point.
At the time of the Recce (18th Oct) the Red Deer "Rutting Season" had started, they were very audible and active on the higher flanks of the Boredale Valley. If we are lucky it may still be ongoing on the day of our Ramble. It might be worth bringing Binoculars if you have them.
Penrith RUFC Car Park
Parking around St Peter's (New) Church, Howtown, Martindale.
