Silver Point Circular from Glenridding

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Overview

A classic lowland walk giving gorgeous views of Ullswater and the surrounding fells through mixed woodland and open aspect above the lake shoreline.. The paths and tracks on the fells are good surfaces. The route from Glenridding to Silver point is via Side Farm, returning via Silver Crag to Patterdale, Lanty’s Tarn and Rattlebeck Bridge to Glenridding.

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 53135 29236
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8FR
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Penrith Rugby Union Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 38623 16986
Nearest postcode:: CA11 0PD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Greenside Road (Service Road) opposite Inn on the Lake

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