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Penrith Group summer exploring

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

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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

This walk comprises woodland paths, tracks, estate road and country roads with uphill sections, not too steep. From the Old Bridge at Lanercost we follow Quarry Beck on the woodland path, then along Brampton Ridge to the “Sands” on the outskirts of Brampton. From Brampton we turn onto the tree-lined path of the old ‘Dandy Line’ to Brampton Station. Passing by Milton and through Miltonrigg Wood we join a quiet country lane back to Lanercost passing Naworth Castle on the way. This direction offers the finest approach view of the Castle.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
198.1m / 650ft
Type:
circular

The Belted Will memorial stands on top of Brampton Ridge (William, the youngest son of the Howards of Naworth Castle). The building on the Sands is the Howard Memorial Shelter. A dandy was a horse-drawn train. In Miltonrigg woods modern druids of Cumbria hold ceremonies in the winter months beneath an ancient beech tree. Naworth Castle is 14th century, initially owned by the Dacre family, passed to the Howards by marriage.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52698 29488
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Penrith Rugby Union Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 55342 63392
Nearest postcode:
CA8 2HG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Lanercost Old Bridge Car Park

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