Walks near Penrith
2 routes, from 1 easy and 1 moderate. Each has a route map, the climb worked out from the line, parking, dog and stile notes, and a GPX to download. For things to do, food and where to stay, see our Penrith guide.
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Dunmallard Hill from Pooley Bridge
Easy, 2.1 km, 111 m up, about 30 minutes
A short woodland loop from Pooley Bridge over the wooded knoll at the foot of Ullswater, with the remains of an Iron Age fort on top.
Long Meg and Lacy's Caves from Little Salkeld
Moderate, 9.3 km, 135 m up, about 2 hours
Eden's finest short walk: a great Neolithic stone circle, a riverside wood and the red sandstone chambers of Lacy's Caves above the Eden.