Thursday Evening Walk - Around Dufton Pike

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Overview

Leaving the beautiful Eden village of Dufton, we will start north on the Pennine Way path, then divert off after the reaching Great Rundale Beck. After skirting around the base of Dufton Pike, we will join up with the Pennine Way again and make our back to the village.

Thursday, 7 August 2025

Meeting time:: 5:45 pm
Start time:: 6:15 pm
Estimated finish time:: 7:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7km / 4.3mi
Ascent:: 186m / 610ft
Type:: circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52700 29501
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 5:45 pm

Penrith Rugby Club

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 68969 25011
Nearest postcode:: CA16 6DD
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Start time:: 6:15 pm

Car Park in Dufton village although there is plenty of parking around the village green too. Suggested donation of £2

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