Loweswater – Holme Force (waterfall) loop from Loweswater

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Loweswater – Holme Force (waterfall) loop from Loweswater

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Loweswater – Holme Force (waterfall) loop from Loweswater

01:18

4.22km

130m

Hiking

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: August 7, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12 m

View of the Hill Near Lake District National Park

Highlight • Summit

Approaching this mountain it makes you stop and admire the steep contour and shape. I said to myself "it is like a giant mole hill". Stunning to see.

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584 m

Loweswater

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loweswater is a peaceful lake that's often missed by many visitors. At approximately 1 mile long (1.6 km) and 0.5 mile (0.8 km) wide, it provides an excellent lake circuit …

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913 m

Loweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loweswater is one of the smaller lakes in the Lake District. It's unusual in that it drains towards the centre of the national park rather than towards the edge. It's …

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1.73 km

Holme Beck's cascades tumble down from the Loweswater fells of Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell and Carling Knott, empyting into Loweswater after a delightful journey through Holme Wood. These three fells, …

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2.54 km

Goblin Tree

Highlight • Forest

The Goblin Tree in the woodland beside Loweswater in the Lake District has it's own door, handle and key together with cute little signs. Great for capturing the imagination of little ones

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2.57 km

View of the Lake in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.84 km

Holme Wood Bothy and the beach at Loweswater

Highlight • Beach

Holme Wood Bothy sleeps six, is situated on the shores of Loweswater and can be booked via the National Trust - nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/bothy-holme-wood-the-lake-district

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2.92 km

Holme Wood Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Holme Wood is a quiet and peaceful place to visit. The mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore is not as visited as you might expect, meaning …

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4.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

453 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

749 m

< 100 m