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Penrith Group summer exploring

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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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

Overview

Great Mell and Little Mell are a pair of small Fells, located near and to the North of Ullswater, and part of the Eastern Fells. From the parking layby at the Hause the walk comprises ascent and descent of each ‘dome’ with quiet road walking between the two and back to the Hause.

Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
533.4m / 1750ft
Type:
circular

The summit of Great Mell Fell is the site of an ancient burial mound. It is also the site of an ex-(out of bounds) firing range now discontinued.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52709 29511
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Penrith Rugby Union Club Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 42352 23533
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0LS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Lay-by at the Hause between Little Mell and Priests Crag

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