Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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479 m

The Trevor Woodburn Bridge

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The bridge is situated on a footpath and cycle path linking Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside in Cumbria. The bridge spans the River Brathay, a short distance upstream from …

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613 m

Skelwith Force

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Skelwith Force is one of the smaller waterfalls in the Lake District but is still impressive. You can walk up a boardwalk to a viewpoint on large rocks.

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821 m

Chesters Bakery & Shop

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Bakery and shop open from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week.

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1.11 km

River Brathay

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The Brathay is a river in North West England. The name comes from the Old Norse and means broad river. The river rises at an elevation of 393 metres above …

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1.83 km

View of Elterwater

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From this location you have a beautiful view of the Elterwater lake

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2.35 km

Elter Water

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3.36 km

Elterwater Village

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Elterwater is a village in the English Lake District. The village is situated half a mile north-west of the lake Elter Water, from which it takes its name. Both lie …

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3.37 km

Slates Coffee & Kitchen

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Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00. Temporarily only hot and cold drinks, sweet treats and ice cream are served at Slates coffee & kitchen.

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5.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

1.02 km

198 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

921 m

476 m

262 m

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Skelwith Force – River Brathay loop from Skelwith

The Trevor Woodburn Bridge

Skelwith Force

Chesters Bakery & Shop

River Brathay

View of Elterwater

Elter Water

Elterwater Village

Slates Coffee & Kitchen

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