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North West England

Black Crag – Tarn Hows loop from Skelwith

Running trails & routes

North West England

Black Crag – Tarn Hows loop from Skelwith

Hard

5.0

(1)

26

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Black Crag – Tarn Hows loop from Skelwith

01:18

10.5km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

77 m

The Drunken Duck Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving food.

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2

2.19 km

Black Fell Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely smaller fell, lots of bang for your buck.

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3

2.20 km

Black Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of my favourite fells in the Lake District. At 1,060 feet (323 m), it's one of the smallest Wainwrights but the views across the Lake District from this southern …

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4

3.29 km

View of Iron Keld

Highlight • Natural

5

4.53 km

Tom Heights and Cumbria Way Junction

Highlight • Summit

The western shore path along Tarn Hows is part of the long distance Cumbria Way trail. This trail runs for 73 miles (117.5 km) from Ulverston in the south to …

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6

5.37 km

Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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7

7.70 km

View of Lakeland Hills from Stone Field

Highlight • Forest

Along the forest side gravel track you can appreciate some great views of the lakeland hills.

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8

7.74 km

Iron Keld

Highlight • Forest

B

10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

1.35 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

3.96 km

1.35 km

661 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 6 July

19°C

14°C

22 %

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