We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A varied walk in the Northern Pennines, on mainly good paths and gradual ascents. We start by going into Geltsdale and follow the isolated, beautiful Old Water valley up to the path to the shooting box, where we turn onto the remote and rugged grouse moor of Cumrew Fell, continuing to Cardunneth Pike, with wonderful views over to the Lakeland fells and the Solway, and then down to the road near Jockey Shield. Due to ground-nesting birds on the moor, dogs are not allowed on the majority of the walk.
Please be aware that there are free-range suckler cows with calves at the beginning of the walk. There are some very boggy sections in places and one fairly steep descent through heather near the end of the walk. The walk date has been changed to avoid the fully grown heather.
Penrith Rugby Club carpark
The walk starts at Jockey Shield, near Castle Carrock, which has the postcode CA8 9LU. After getting to Castle Carrock take the road to the right of the Duke of Cumberland Inn and follow it for about a mile until you reach a right-hand turn. Park in the layby just after the turning. Grid ref NY 556 555. Contact leader for exact details.
