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Penrith Group - magic March!

We are the Penrith Ramblers. We open the way for everyone to enjoy the pleasures of walking in our wonderful area.

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

In the footsteps of pick men, poets and a pacifist this linear route explores some of the best views of the Lake District’s second largest lake. 

Starting out from Glenridding up the rake to Glenridding Dodd, Heron Crag and Sheffield Pike the route then takes us around the head of Glencoyne valley down to Aira Force and into Gowbarrow Park. Several path options here but we head up Green Hill before descending to Watermillock Church. The last section joins the Ullswater Way for short stretch before ascending Romney’s and Salmonds plantations and finally down to Pooley Bridgei.

 

Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
975.4m / 3200ft
Type:
linear

Total 12.5 miles 3,200 ft ascent

Meet to car share at Penrith Rugby Club at 8.50am or travel direct to the start point in Pooley Bridge where there are various car parking options.

This is a linear walk and we will catch 508 bus departing 9.20am from Pooley Bridge (outside Pooley Bridge Inn) to Glenridding where we will start walking.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52635 29591
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
8:50 am

Penrith Rugby Club

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 38139 16981
Nearest postcode:
CA11 0QQ
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Start time:
9:40 am

Glenridding Bus Shelter

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 47090 24461
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2NW
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Meet to car share at Penrith Rugby Club at 8.50am or travel direct to the start point in Pooley Bridge where there are various car parking options. This is a linear walk and we will catch 508 bus departing 9.20am from Pooley Bridge (outside Pooley Bridge Inn) to Glenridding where we will start 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