Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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35 m

Mardale Head

Highlight • Historical Site

Mardale Head is an excellent starting point for many grand adventures in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District. From here, trails splay out onto the likes of High …

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248 m

Views of High Street, Mardale Ill Bell, and Harter Fell

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From Mardale Head, ascended via Blea Tarn and descended via Small Water

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2.93 km

Haweswater Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Now owned by United Utilities, the reservoir was under Manchester Corporation’s ownership when work started on the construction of the dam in 1929. Prior to this, Haweswater held the title …

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3.04 km

Castle Crags

Highlight • Historical Site

4.07 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall on Randale Beck

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A beautiful stone bridge over a beck, with a waterfall and dipping pool right next to the path.

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6.07 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

2.06 km

129 m

Elevation

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