Grisedale Beck Valley (but not to the Tarn) from Glenridding

Penrith Group Spring walking

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Overview

A circular route from Glenridding ascending one side of the impressive glacial valley of Grisedale Beck and descending the other side. The paths and tracks are clear, mostly with a stone / rocky surface, affording spectacular views over Glenridding and Ullswater. The walk initially is road-side path towards Patterdale turning right at the cricket field then along the Beck-side at the foot of St Sunday Crag.After crossing the Beck at the bridge return is on the other side back into Glenridding, passing Lanty’s Tarn.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 320m / 1050ft
Type:: circular

The walk is moderate at a leisurely pace and passes by the peaceful Lanty's Tarn on the descent.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52691 29491
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Penrith Rugby Union Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 38633 16970
Nearest postcode:: CA11 0PD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Greenside Road parking, Glenridding

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.5 miles

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.8 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 17.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.8 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 4.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.6 miles

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

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Distance:: 4.5 miles

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Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 12.0 miles

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Start:

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Distance:: 4.5 miles

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Start:

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month