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Penrith Group

We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • 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
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Overview

We start at Cross Keys Inn on A683. ( note my OS map gives incorrect number of A638!!). The walk is up Cautley Home Beck ( fairly flat), with fine views of Cautley Spout. We then start a steep and rugged climb to Bowderdale Head (700 feet). Depending on the weather, we can take the direct route to Yarlside (600 feet climb), or go further up the valley to Hazel Gill and then onto Yarlside. There are fine views of north Howgills and Bowderdale valley from Yarlside. The direct descent from Yarlside is steep (1300 feet) and grassy, and maybe slippery in frost/wet. There is an alternative, more gradual route. A relatively short but rugged walk. Tea/coffee will be at Tebay Truck stop.

Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

There are 3 layby parking areas in vicinity of Cross Keys.

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52622 29557
Nearest postcode:
CA11 8RQ
what3words:
plunger.wriggled.harvest
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Penrith Rugby Club

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 69809 96858
Nearest postcode:
LA10 5NE
what3words:
impaled.announced.saints
Start time:
9:30 am

Cross Keys Inn

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