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Penrith Group

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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Overview

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.

Saturday, 8 June 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
442m / 1450ft
Type:
circular

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.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52687 29476
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
what3words:
emphasis.ferrets.universes
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Penrith Rugby Club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 55779 55548
Nearest postcode:
CA8 9NF
what3words:
explorer.ample.trudges
Start time:
9:45 am

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.

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