Greenburn horseshoe (₳ grade walk)

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Overview

Departing from Tilberthwaite car park NY30538 01100 at 09:00.

Walk will be led by Philip B.

We ascend Wetherlam Edge (with some steep rocky scree which may well be slippery) via Birk Fell Man and then Prison Band to Swirl How. We then move on to explore the tops of Grey Friar, with views towards the Scafell range. The descent is by Hell Gill Pike and Wet Side Edge looking over the delightful Greenburn Beck.

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Meeting time:: 7:50 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 1097.3m / 3600ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52690 29482
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 7:50 am

Leaving Penrith Rugby Club at 07:50

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 30578 01062
Nearest postcode:: LA21 8DG
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Leaving the Tilberthwaite car park at 09:00

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