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Bowscale Tarn

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Overview

This is a there and back walk from the hamlet of Bowscale up to the Tarn.  It utilises a wide track which has a hard rocky surface.  This can be rough in places and may be slippery if wet.  It affords a fairly constant gradual ascent and descent which will both be taken at a sedate pace.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
linear

the track follows the valley side of the attractive Calder river.  

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52698 29470
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:45 am

Penrith Rugby Club car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 36025 31559
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0XH
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Start time:
10:30 am

Travelling north, park on the right just before the hamlet of Bowscale

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 36025 31559
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0XH
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

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