Lingmoor or Loughrigg: Sorting out the confusion once and for all

Penrith Group winter wanderings

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Overview

A roller‑coasting serpentine peregrination of the Lower Langdale skyline, one that will leave you in no doubt that Lingmoor and Loughrigg, though confusingly similar in name, are geographically distant fells. Expect inspiring views, steep ascents and descents, and the odd pathless section.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: 1524m / 5000ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52756 29555
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
what3words:: talking.removal.contrived

Meeting time:: 8:00 am

Rugby Club

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 34421 03487
Nearest postcode:: LA22 9NH
what3words:: shirt.driveway.flagpole

Start time:: 9:00 am

Limited roadside parking at Skelwith Bridge on the Langdale road near the Talbot Bar.

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