Kentmere Round (₳ walk)

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Overview

Departing from Mardale Head car park NY46939 10751 at 09:00.

Walk will be led by Dave K.

A fabulous round that takes in a number of the southern fells. Starting from Mardale Head up to Small Water and then up Piot Crag to Mardale Ill Bell. Then passing Thornthwaite Crag onto Froswick and Ill Bell before descending to Kentmere and then onwards to Shipman Knotts and Kentmere Pike.

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Meeting time:: 8:15 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 27.4km / 17.0mi
Ascent:: 1371.6m / 4500ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52697 29486
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 46948 10738
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2QT
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Departing Mardale Head car park at 09:00

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