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Harbottle Lake

Name: Harbottle Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 38 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Northumberland National Park

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Location: Harbottle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. The Drake Stone, West Wood & Harbottle Castle loop — Northumberland National Park

7.25km

02:05

160m

170m

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

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2. The Drakestone & Harbottle Lake loop — Northumberland National Park

4.35km

01:17

140m

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

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3. To Harbottle Lake & Drake Stone from Holystone — Northumberland National Park

16.8km

04:51

400m

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

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Tips

Dan Hobson

March 6, 2019

Here, you are afforded a fantastic view over the serene Harbottle Lake. Please be aware, though, the bog surrounding the lake is dangerous with very deep water underneath it, so make sure you do not stray from the footpath.

The Wandering Fiona

July 2, 2021

Beautiful lake just past the Drake Stone. Very boggy surrounding it so be careful.

mkirby

August 21, 2023

"The lonely tarn is of considerable area; the water is always pure, there being a spring in the centre. No Diatomes could be detected in the Sphagnum. The depth of water is unknown. It used to be said that the water is so cold, that those who attempt to swim across, receive such a shock, that they are paralysed and sink. There is no recollection, however, of any who have tried the experiment, having been drowned, and several have accomplished the feat. Some will say that the water which has no visible outlet permeates the intermediate strata, and re-appears at Our Lady's Well at Holystone."
History of the Berwickshire Naturalists' Club Vol.12 (1887-1889).

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Elevation 270 m

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Location: Harbottle, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Harbottle Lake

1. The Drake Stone, West Wood & Harbottle Castle loop — Northumberland National Park

2. The Drakestone & Harbottle Lake loop — Northumberland National Park

3. To Harbottle Lake & Drake Stone from Holystone — Northumberland National Park

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