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Penrith Beacon – Beacon Hill Summit and Tower loop from Penrith

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Penrith Beacon – Beacon Hill Summit and Tower loop from Penrith

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Penrith Beacon – Beacon Hill Summit and Tower loop from Penrith

01:13

4.36km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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2.57 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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2.58 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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3.54 km

Tree Growing on Rocky Cliff

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.36 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

634 m

318 m

143 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

778 m

318 m

143 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

11°C

3°C

39 %

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Penrith Beacon – Beacon Hill Summit and Tower loop from Penrith

Penrith Beacon

Beacon Hill Summit and Tower

Tree Growing on Rocky Cliff

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