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: July 22, 2025

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40 m

Mardale Head

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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295 m

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

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

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2.06 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall on Randale Beck

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

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2.97 km

Haweswater Reservoir

3.09 km

Haweswater Reservoir

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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6.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.06 km

135 m

Elevation

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Mardale Head – Haweswater Reservoir loop from Bampton

Mardale Head

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

Stone Bridge and Waterfall on Randale Beck

Haweswater Reservoir

Haweswater Reservoir

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