Whinfell Beacon and Borrowdale Valley

Kendal Group

We are the Kendal 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

Overview

We plan a moderate pace, mostly on tracks and paths. The initial ascent is steep but once the ridge has been gained it is easy walking in gently undulating scenery. One steepish descent and several stiles.

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 10:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 426.7m / 1400ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://kendalramblers.weebly.com/

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SD 52102 91241
Nearest postcode:: LA9 7HX
what3words:: held.rush.many

Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Kendal Leisure Centre. If you are leaving your car here you will need to display a parking permit in your windscreen. This can be bought at Reception for £3.00. The car sharing costs of £9.00 will be divided between the driver and passengers.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 55200 03801
Nearest postcode:: LA8 9LG
what3words:: nudge.eating.victor

Start time:: 9:30 am

Layby south of Huck's Bridge on the A6. what3words - nudge.eating.victor

Upcoming walks with Kendal Group

Circuit of Great Langdale

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 9.9 miles

Kendal To Staveley

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 8.0 miles