Section 6 of 6, Lady Anne's Way
Appleby-in-Westmorland to Penrith
19 miles (31 km). About 7 hours, challenging.
Start: NY 683 203. Finish: NY 524 288. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. Road works close the Kemplay Bank roundabout south of Penrith (the guidebook's diversion is on page 92), and A66 works close the way to Lady Anne's Pillar. Source: ladyannesway.co.uk.
Up and down
About 310 m of climbing and 321 m of descent; highest point 188 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Appleby-in-Westmorland.
- Station
- Appleby, 420 m from the start. Directions NY 686 206
- Bus stops
- Boroughgate, 60 m from the start. Directions NY 683 203Coach park by Moot Hall, 60 m from the start. Directions NY 683 203The Sands, 130 m from the start. Directions NY 684 204
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 20 m from the start. Directions NY 683 203Car park (free), 70 m from the start. Directions NY 683 203Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions NY 682 203
Getting back
The section finishes at Penrith. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 250 m from the finish. Directions NY 522 285Hall, 250 m from the finish. Directions NY 522 285The Beehive PH, 340 m from the finish. Directions NY 523 284
Planning Lady Anne's Way
- Planning the whole trail: ladyannesway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Lady Anne's Way guide book (4th edition, March 2025) (Skyware Ltd).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 62%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 62% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 0.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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