We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A varied walk to a minor fell in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with fantastic views in every direction, then descending to a circuit of the Geltsdale valley head. The walk is on good paths, tracks and a minor road. It goes over moorland on which there are ground-nesting birds, such as curlews, skylarks, lapwings and grouse, and free ranging cattle. As a result all dogs must be on a lead, particularly as the cattle are suckler cows with young calves.
There are some very boggy sections, bring gaiters if you have them. It is mainly on easy gradients, but with one short steepish climb.
The walk will be done at a moderate to leisurely pace. The date has been changed for personal reasons.
Penrith Rugby Club carpark
Parking is at Jockey Shield, near Castle Carrock. After getting to Castle Carrock take the road to the right of the Duke of Cumberland Inn, continue for about a mile to reach a right hand turn, and park in the layby after the turning. Grid ref NY556555 Contact Leader for more details if necessary.
