The Hartsop Horseshoe

Penrith Group summer scenery

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Overview

Departing Cow Bridge car park NY40278 13387 at 09:00.

Walk will be led by Janet A.

An autumn excursion taking in Gray Crag. Thornthwaite Beacon, Stoney Cove Pike, Red Screes, Middle Dodd, Scandale Tarn, Little Hart Crag, High Hartsop Dodd. High level scenery and constantly changing vistas.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Meeting time:: 8:15 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:15 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 1400m / 4593ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52694 29479
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 8:15 am

Departing Penrith Rugby Club at 08:15

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 40276 13392
Nearest postcode:: CA11 0NZ
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Departing Cow Bridge at 09:00

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