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Beacon Edge loop from Penrith

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Beacon Edge loop from Penrith

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Beacon Edge loop from Penrith

01:46

6.54km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.39 km

Lacy's Caves Path and Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Path fenced off

Tip by

4.48 km

Beacon Edge

Highlight • Trail

Great road to avoid the horrors of Penrith’s one way system plus you get fantastic views of the north-eastern fells beyond.

Tip by

6.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

1.65 km

1.24 km

625 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.76 km

1.13 km

534 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

30°C

14°C

0 %

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Lacy's Caves Path and Chapel Ruins

Beacon Edge

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