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Penrith Group summer exploring

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

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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

Meet at Wath on the A685 Tebay to Ravenstonedale road. The walk takes us on the Dales Highway to Sunbiggan 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, 28 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 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

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

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