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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Westmorland & Furness

Join Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Westmorland & Furness for short, local and accessible walks to help you get more active.

Join your Wellbeing Walks Group

  • Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone 

  • Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length 

  • At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week 

  • All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport   

  • You only need to join a group once to access all future walks

Overview

A sociable and leisurely walk for those who are comfortable keeping a steady pace for a couple of miles, on footpaths with some inclines, as well as muddy tracks in the reserve. Leaving from the bandstand in Penrith town centre, walking through town up Scotland road to Thacka Beck nature reserve. Loop around the reserve and back to town via Gillwilly and the railway footpath bridge, ending at Booths where you can choose to have a coffee and chat. Please wear suitable shoes and bring a waterproof.   

Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Type:
linear
Duration:
01h 00m
Ascent:
N/A

walk distance 2.4 miles

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • May be muddy
  • Uneven ground
  • Some inclines
  • Rest stop available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 51511 30108
Nearest postcode:
CA11 7HS
what3words:
bits.lingering.original
Start time:
11:00 am

Bandstand in Penrith town centre.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 51282 30219
Nearest postcode:
CA11 7JU
what3words:
loaf.aviators.shiny
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm

Booths CA11 7JU

Join your Wellbeing Walks Group

  • Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone 

  • Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length 

  • At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week 

  • All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport   

  • You only need to join a group once to access all future walks