Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Staveley

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Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Staveley

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Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Staveley

02:57

9.81km

300m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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632 m

St James’ Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St James’ Church was built in 1864-5.

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858 m

Staveley Mill Weir

Highlight • Structure

The weir on the River Kent at Barley Bridge in Staveley as quite a large drop for a weir. It is an impressive site and easy to miss unless you cross the bridge.

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3.77 km

I’ve walked routes past here in all different weather over the years, it’s steep going up from the Bowston end but not too bad via the Longsleddale Road end. Going down from the tarn takes a winding route that either passes Craggy Woods or passes a small farm shop that links to footpaths down to Staveley.

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5.65 km

Gurnal Dubs Tarn

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful tarn below the minor summit of Ulgraves, not far from the village of Staveley. On the walk in, you are rewarded with superb views across nearby Kendal. Although it is actually an artificial tarn, it still makes for a lovely spot for a wild swim in summer.

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7.56 km

Farmyard Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

Make sure to close the gates as there may be lifestock about

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8.05 km

Mike's Wood Including Bedard's Old Wood

Highlight • Forest

9.37 km

St Margaret's Tower, Staveley

Highlight • Monument

In 1338 the lord of the manor of Staveley, Sir William Thweng, agreed to build a chapel in honour of St Margaret. St Margaret’s Church, of which only the tower now remains, was founded in 1388.

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9.42 km

Kimi's Gelato

Highlight • Cafe

Superb gelato, closed Mondays and Tuesdays for production, otherwise open 12noon until 6pm.

kimisgelato.co.uk

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9.81 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

2.08 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

2.64 km

1.30 km

1.20 km

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

November 19, 2022,Hike, wild swim and bakery

The route starts and ends in Stavely by a delicious bakery. You walk up quite roads before you find the trail. Lots of little waxcaps in mushroom season and other more magical ones too.. Passes two tarns which are perfect for a refreshing dip