Eycott Hill [nr Berrier, Penrith] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk over Eycott Hill Nature Reserve

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00 - 13:00 GMT+1

Location

Eycott Hill Nature Reserve Car Park

Eycott Hill Nature Reserve Car Park Berrier Penrith CA11 0XD United Kingdom

About this event

  • 3 hours

Start Point: Eycott Hill Nature Reserve Car Park, nr Berrier, Penrith, CA11 0XD

Length: 3.6km (2.2miles) with 51m (167ft) of ascent

Time: 2.5 hours (approx)

Walk grade: Easy (see grade description below)

A half day walk across a part of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust Reserve.

From the car park we follow a circuitous, undulating route to the top of Eycott Hill via the viewpoint.

Eycott Hill Nature Reserve is home to wide variety of wetland plants, bird life and impressive geology. It's a Site of Special Scientific Interest for both it's plant life and the nationally important Eycott Volcanic Group of rock formations which was named after this location.

Throughout the walk, the views are extensive, taking in the Pennines, Helvellyn, Green Gable and Blencathra. A short walk, but one full of interest to anyone who is interested in plant life, birds or geology.

Paths are generally good but can be wet and muddy.

Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather.

Your confirmation email will include full details - please read it carefully.

Organised by

Lake District National Park Authority

Grade descriptions

All our walks are graded as easy and accessible, easy or moderate, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what do these gradings actually mean? The grades are based on a combination of factors including: terrain, accessibility (gates, stiles, path width), gradient, length, duration, total ascent and highest point. Families are welcome on all of our walks, but not all are pushchair friendly so please read the route descriptions.

Grade: Easy and accessible

  • Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours
  • Easy and accessible walks go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Grade: Easy

  • Walk length: 4 – 10 km (2.5 – 6 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 2.5 – 4 hours
  • Easy walks may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it may have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You may also encounter steps, gates and narrow sections. Most of our Easy walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

Grade: Moderate

  • Walk length: 6 – 15 km (3.7 – 9 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 3 – 6 hours
  • Moderate walks include hilly ground and require a reasonable level of fitness. You might encounter climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces may be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, and you may also find yourself walking up irregular steps, over stiles or through narrow gates and gaps.