Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Beach

3.23 km

Burtness Wood Lakeside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Burtness Wood covers the lower fells along much of the southwestern shore of Buttermere. The trail though the woodland runs close to the edge of the lake, it's well made …

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6.94 km

Scarth Gap

Mountain Pass

10.9 km

River Liza Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

A great place to have a dip in warm weather: cold clean water and a safe place of entry to the pools on the south of the river

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16.6 km

Ennerdale Water

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Ennerdale Water is the most westerly lake in the Lake District National Park. It formed in the depression caused by the glaciers. It's about 150 ft (46 m) at its …

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

12.2 km

449 m

322 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

7.59 km

2.31 km

1.40 km

660 m

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

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Friday 12 December

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