Mardale Head – Blea Water loop from Wood Howe
Mardale Head – Blea Water loop from Wood Howe
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Mardale Head – Blea Water loop from Wood Howe
02:36
6.65km
370m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 15, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 2.00 km for 1.42 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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36 m
Mardale Head
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
249 m
Views of High Street, Mardale Ill Bell, and Harter Fell
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
1.49 km
View from Rough Crag overlooking Haweswater
Highlight • Lake
3.07 km
Rough Crag
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
4.49 km
Blea Water
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
5.31 km
Mardale Waters Top
Highlight • Summit
(Hill ID: 511630) [JNSA s5011]
Lake District National Park Definitive List summit.
County of Westmorland Definitive List summit.
Tip by
6.65 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.91 km
2.13 km
573 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.29 km
2.13 km
1.55 km
556 m
118 m
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Elevation
Highest point (590 m)
Lowest point (240 m)
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