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Overview

Starting from Watermillock Church we walk 200 yards on the road to pick up the Ullswater Way path towards Swinsburn's Park. We then climb up to Yew Crag and along under Green Hill. Dropping down to Aira Force taking in views of the waterfalls. We then proceed up onto Gowbarrow, where (hopefully) we can take in the views of Ullswater, Before dropping back down to Swinburn's Park.

Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
612.6m / 2010ft
Type:
circular

This is a Lollipop walk, which will be undertaken at a moderate pace. We will be walking on paths which can be muddy and slippery when wet.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 53699 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8UA
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Penrith RUFC Car Park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 43199 22901
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0LR
what3words:
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Start time:
9:30 am

Roadside parking (minor road) beside Watermillock 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