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Witherslack, Meathop And Ulpha

Forest Trail, Witherslack – Forest Trail Past Yewbarrow loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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Witherslack, Meathop And Ulpha

Forest Trail, Witherslack – Forest Trail Past Yewbarrow loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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Forest Trail, Witherslack – Forest Trail Past Yewbarrow loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

02:31

9.21km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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258 m

Derby Arms

Highlight • Pub

lovely pint and really nice pub

Tip by

1.45 km

Forest Trail, Witherslack

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Not technical, but fun.

Tip by

2.18 km

Yewbarrow

Forest

3.13 km

Forest Trail Past Yewbarrow

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail starts to drop from here, and what follows is half a mile or so of rooty entertainment before the trail kicks up again.

Tip by

4.20 km

Descent Toward Witherslack

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast flowing descent toward Witherslack heading South - lovely lane

Tip by

6.60 km

Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunkhouse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Steph and Rick who run the cycle barn are brilliant. The bunk barn is really nice and the beds are so comfortable. I stayed here for a long weekend and …

Tip by

9.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

3.06 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

3.06 km

1.15 km

761 m

687 m

225 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

92 %

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Forest Trail, Witherslack – Forest Trail Past Yewbarrow loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

Derby Arms

Forest Trail, Witherslack

Forest Trail Past Yewbarrow

Descent Toward Witherslack

Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunkhouse

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