Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

Moderate

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254

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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

02:54

10.3km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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861 m

Keen Ground Wood

Forest

4.20 km

Small island in Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

4.66 km

View of Tarn Hows

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4.67 km

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

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4.75 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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4.97 km

View of Tarn Hows from Tom Heights

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A walk around Tarn Hows will give you views of the lake from different places. And you will always discover new things on the lake.

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5.47 km

Penny tree stump

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According to an age-old tradition, you can make a wish if you leave a coin at such a tree. Because people have a lot to wish for, several trees are …

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6.00 km

Bridge and bench overlooking Tarn Hows

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7.86 km

Round Parrock Wood

Forest

10.2 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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