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Penrith Group summer exploring

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Christine Rachel R.

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Overview

We start from the Great Wood Car Park, taking the path through the woods towards Falcon Crag and on to Ashness Fell. We then climb on to High Seat taking in the views of Derwentwater. From here we head across to Bleaberry Fell, our second Wainright of the day. We then drop down following the path to Ladys Rake and Walla Crag to take in views of Keswick and the surrounding Fells (weather permitting). We the make our way back to the car park through the woods.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
722.4m / 2370ft
Type:
circular

Most of the paths are well defined, but it can be boggy and wet on the top.

Great Wood is a National Trust car park, those members who are NT members could you please bring your membership cards (even if you are not driving) so that we can all park without further payment.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
what3words:
limits.hexes.dugouts
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Penrith RUFC car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 27200 21401
Nearest postcode:
CA12 5UP
what3words:
blackouts.mild.roof
Start time:
9:30 am

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