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Last updated: December 12, 2025

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1. Cat Bells & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

7.09km

02:27

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

14.3km

05:41

930m

910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Newlands Horseshoe from Little Town — Lake District National Park

17.2km

06:53

960m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Catbells Summit – View of Derwent Water loop from Stair

5.66km

02:05

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Catbells Summit – High Spy Summit loop from Stair

13.4km

04:46

710m

720m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes around Above Derwent

1. Cat Bells & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

2. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

3. Newlands Horseshoe from Little Town — Lake District National Park

4. Catbells Summit – View of Derwent Water loop from Stair

5. Catbells Summit – High Spy Summit loop from Stair

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