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Penrith Group summer exploring

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Overview

Starting from Wath on the A685 Tebay to Ravenstonedale road, the walk takes us on the Dales Highway to Sunbiggin Tarn and Great Asby Scar before heading to Little Asby and the Potts Valley before returning to Wath. Option of climbing Great Ewe Fell after Potts Valley.

Around 9 to 10 miles with maximum of 1000 feet of ascent on reasonable footpaths, minor road and some open fell.

Moderate pace.

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Excellent views of the Howgill Fells, limestone pavements, and a delightfully quiet valley.

Refreshments after walk in Orton.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52703 29503
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
what3words:
abundance.eaten.lecturers
Meeting time:
8:45 am

Penrith Rugby club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 68370 05081
Nearest postcode:
CA17 4NB
what3words:
dips.butternut.regime
Start time:
9:30 am

Minor slip road of A685 at the village of Wath, between Kelleth and Newbiggin on Lune

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