The best waterfall hikes and walks around Elter Water
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1. Slater's Bridge – Colwith Force Waterfall loop from Elterwater
7.75km
02:17
220m
220m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Elter Water – River Brathay loop from Elterwater
7.29km
02:02
140m
140m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Bridge House, Ambleside – River Brathay loop from Elterwater
18.1km
04:55
250m
250m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Colwith Force Waterfall – River Brathay loop from Elterwater
9.17km
02:33
160m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Skelwith Force – River Brathay loop from Skelwith Bridge
5.95km
01:35
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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