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Overview

a 4 mile leisurely walk on good tracks and minor roads. This will be at a slow pace especially uphill!

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Open country to start, briefly through leavy outskirts of Brampton and ending through attractive woods  Geltsdale

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52704 29559
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
what3words:
saddens.firms.canyons
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Penrith Rugby Club car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 52027 59178
Nearest postcode:
CA8 1SY
what3words:
sprain.cleansed.ripen
Start time:
10:45 am

Gelts wood car park. nb ignore post code as it covers large area

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  • 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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
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