Newlands Horseshoe (₳-,🐝+ walk)

Penrith Group - January journeys

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Overview

This is a THURSDAY walk.

Walk will depart from Chapel Bridge car park at 09:00 NY2318219383

Walk will be led by Carole W.

One of the best ridge circuits in the Lake District with great views and lots of mining history. Starting up Scope End to Hindscarth and on to Dale Head, High Spy, Maiden Moor, and finishing with Catbells.

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Meeting time:: 8:10 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 975.4m / 3200ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52694 29479
Nearest postcode:: CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:: 8:10 am

Departing Penrith Rugby Club at 08:10

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 23158 19386
Nearest postcode:: CA12 5TU
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Departing Chapel Bridge car park at 09:00

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