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Elter Water

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Elter Water

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

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

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    June 18, 2025

    Elter Water is a small lake in the Lake District. It has a length of 1.00 km, a maximum width of approximately 390 metres, a maximum depth of 7 metres and an area of 0.16 square kilometres.
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      September 23, 2021

      Nice easy walking next to Elter Water
        nice place to rest

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          Distance 1.45 km

          Uphill 70 m

          Downhill 40 m

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          Location: Skelwith, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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