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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.

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
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Overview

A walk through one of the most delightful valleys in the Lake District. We start near the northern end of Crummock Water, contour the base of Whiteside to reach the picturesque village of Lorton, and return via quiet lanes and pastures, with a diversion over the top of Scale Hill just before the end.

Saturday, 5 July 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
405.4m / 1330ft
Type:
circular

The walk is on good paths, tracks and quiet lanes, and crosses becks by footbridges, apart from one where you may prefer to have a walking pole. It will be done at a moderate pace. There is a steep but short descent near the end where a pole may also be useful. We will be parking in a National Trust carpark, please bring a National Trust card if you have one.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52689 29476
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Penrith Rugby Club carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 15120 21529
Nearest postcode:
CA13 0QY
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Start time:
9:45 am

Lanthwaite Wood National Trust carpark

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