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Preston Group

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

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

Overview

 urban walk in and around Kendal visiting Scout and Cunswick Scars, Kendal Castle and Castle Howe with river side paths through Kendal. Roman fort is near but not accessible by footpath. 10 miles with some moderate climbs. Highest point 229m

Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 48232 89370
Nearest postcode:
LA8 8AH
what3words:
emulated.groomed.brand
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet CP in Underbarrow Road. Closest Sat Nav LA8 8AH Route: Exit M6 Junction 36. Follow A590, A591 & A6 into Kendal. In Kendal turn left at traffic lights into Allhallows Lane opposite the town hall. Continue Beast Banks and Greenside into Underbarrow Road. CP on the right about 1.5 miles from the town hall. Note 1 There are two CPS here park in either. The second CP is the better one. Note 2 Don't continue A591 to Underbarrow Road. Underbarrow road is bridged over the A6 with no access to it.

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