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Penrith Group

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Overview

A quintessential walk in the heart of the Lake District, taking in Swinescar Pike, Little Castle How, Great Castle How, Easedale Tarn, Blea Rigg, Sergeant Man, ((plus possibly/maybe High Raise if time, weather permit) Codale Head, Tarn Crag and Greathead Crag, with wonderful views of the surrounding fells.

Saturday, 2 November 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
762m / 2500ft
Type:
circular

This walk is strenuous with rough, rocky ground and some boggy stretches. (B+ grade on the old standard) Maximum 12 people. Unsuitable for dogs.

High Raise is optional and can be included if time and weather allows. This would add approx 1 mile and 30 minutes to the walk (10 miles instead of 9). Negligible addition to the total ascent.

Public Toilets available in Grasmere village. Fee payable

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52670 29493
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Penrith rugby club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 33847 08397
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9RE
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Start time:
9:15 am

Layby on A591 just before turnoff to Grasmere

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