Glenridding Glissade (₳ Grade Walk)

Penrith Group winter wanderings

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Overview

Departing roadside parking NY38606 17048 in Glenridding at 09:00.

Walk will be led by Roger L.

Ascending Glenridding Dodd for early views of Ullswater. Then Heron Pike, Sheffield Pike, Whitestones and Stybarrow Dodd. A pleasant walk south to Raise and then a descent into Keppel Cove and back via the south side of Glenridding Beck (from the mine).

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Meeting time:: 8:20 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 990.6m / 3250ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52690 29486
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 8:20 am

Departing Penrith Rugby Club at 08:20

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 38611 17027
Nearest postcode:: CA11 0PD
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Departing Glenridding roadside parking at 09:00

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