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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

04:38

16.3km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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907 m

Home Wood

Forest

2.96 km

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Over a century ago, a large dam at the valley's northern end submerged two small lakes and a hamlet, forming Thirlmere Reservoir - a stunning spot for cycling.

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3.01 km

Thirlmere Dam Tower

Highlight • Monument

Don't walk on the wall as dangerous but nice tower and plaque to commemorate the dam.

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3.07 km

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Lake

Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.

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3.37 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Once a smaller, natural lake, Thirlmere is a reservoir that was created in the 19th century to supply water to the burgeoning industrial powerhouse of Manchester. The reservoir occupies the …

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7.29 km

Hawes How Island

Highlight • Lake

This is a little hidden gem on a wonderful lake. Away from the normal business of the Lakes, this island is great to explore.(The location beacon should be on the …

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9.42 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Thirlmere is a quiet picturesque location off the beaten track. From this car park there are lovely walks along the shore of the lake. Even if you just drive along …

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12.0 km

Wythburn Church and View of Thirlmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wythburn Church was the village church of the farming community that lived in the valley before Thirlmere reservoir was created. It's still an active Anglican church with regular services. The …

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16.0 km

Swirls Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This car park does have a pay and display machine so when it is fixed it will not be free

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.07 km

1.71 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

4.40 km

3.00 km

2.01 km

1.69 km

582 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

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Comments

June 4, 2023,Großartiger Hike: Thirlmere Loop im Nationalpark Lake Distrikt GB

Anyone who has not yet included England and the Lake District in their travel destinations is welcome to do so. We experienced two very nice days with great weather. Beautifully landscaped, as well as this beautiful round around the Thirlmere.

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July 2, 2023,Circular walk round Thirlmere & Great How 333m

Just a small update on this route, my dog got 11 ticks and I got two. So beware of them. Around Great How tall vegetation and overgrown path.
Just a another reminder of closed road and path on the back of Thirlmere

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Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

Thirlmere Dam Tower

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Thirlmere Reservoir

Hawes How Island

Thirlmere Reservoir

Wythburn Church and View of Thirlmere

Swirls Car Park

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