The best waterfall hikes and walks around Matterdale
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Last updated: November 7, 2025
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1. Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park
6.96km
02:16
300m
300m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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2. Aira Force & Aira Beck loop — Lake District National Park
2.81km
00:50
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Aira Force – Gowbarrow Fell Summit loop from Glenridding
7.60km
02:29
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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370
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4. Gowbarrow Fell Summit – View of Ullswater loop from Dockray
15.0km
04:55
670m
670m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5. View of Ullswater – Aira Force loop from Watermillock
12.3km
03:37
350m
350m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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