Beacon Hill Summit and Tower – Penrith Beacon loop from Penrith

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Beacon Hill Summit and Tower – Penrith Beacon loop from Penrith

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Beacon Hill Summit and Tower – Penrith Beacon loop from Penrith

02:15

8.19km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.98 km

Tree Growing on Rocky Cliff

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.94 km

Beacon Hill Summit and Tower

Highlight • Summit

Beacon Hill 285.3m P142 (936ft)
(DoBIH Hill ID: 2776) [JNSA 14130]
County of Cumberland Definitive List summit.

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3.95 km

Penrith Beacon

Highlight • Monument

The beacon tower at 286m was built in 1719 on a spot where beacons had been lit in times of war since the time of Henry VIII. If you walk …

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7.36 km

View Towards Ullswater and the Fells

Highlight • Lake

Views Towards Ullswater.and the fells

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8.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

510 m

497 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

891 m

510 m

497 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

7°C

26 %

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Beacon Hill Summit and Tower – Penrith Beacon loop from Penrith

Tree Growing on Rocky Cliff

Beacon Hill Summit and Tower

Penrith Beacon

View Towards Ullswater and the Fells

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