Intermediate 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: October 15, 2025

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32 m

The Brotherswater Inn

A fellside pub, open every day (apart from Christmas day) and ready to welcome walkers, climbers and other outdoorsy types. Good food, beer, drinks and snacks as expected. Nice places …

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2.12 km

Double Waterfall, Lake District National Park

3.36 km

Ruined Stone Shelter in Dovedale Valley

Enjoy scenes of the lush green valley carved by the winding Dovedale Beck, surrounded by rolling hills and craggy peaks.

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6.36 km

Hartsop Above How

Hartsop Above How is a Wainwright fell that is connected to Hart Crag by some undulating (and sometimes boggy) ground. It can also be hiked from Bridgend and offers wonderful …

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7.02 km

View of Kirkstone Pass

Views of some of the Wainwright s

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8.27 km

View of Hartsop Valley and Brothers Water

Good views of the valley from the top

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9.30 km

Shoreline of Brothers Water

There is a footpath on both sides of Brothers Water & you can access the shoreline on both, but the west shore is where the main path is and has …

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9.54 km

Brothers Water

Tucked quietly between the Eastern and Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District, at the northern foot of the Kirkstone Pass, is Brothers Water. This small lake is surrounded by …

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

4.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.77 km

1.43 km

733 m

664 m

632 m

Elevation

Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Hartsop Above How – Brothers Water loop from Patterdale

The Brotherswater Inn

Double Waterfall, Lake District National Park

Ruined Stone Shelter in Dovedale Valley

Hartsop Above How

View of Kirkstone Pass

View of Hartsop Valley and Brothers Water

Shoreline of Brothers Water

Brothers Water

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