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Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

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Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

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Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

08:39

73.1km

1,910m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.66 km

Eggerslack Wood

Forest

7.79 km

Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

"Hampsfell Hospiz", a robust limestone tower monument, built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel. It offers shelter in bad weather and extensive views in better conditions.
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18.6 km

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched …

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22.1 km

High Dam

Lake

28.2 km

Green Hows Upper Tarn

Lake

38.1 km

Three Blind Mice Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Singletrack not to be missed. Can be overgrown mid summer.

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42.9 km

Grizedale Forest

Forest

46.8 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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47.2 km

North Shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

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48.8 km

Bluebird Café

Highlight • Lake

Lovely cafe with bike hire, boat hire and a car park. Links up to the bridleways.

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49.1 km

Waterhead Pier and Beach, Coniston Water

Highlight • Beach

A lovely little bay with lots of boats, hotels, cafes, tourist shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and so on. Plenty of places for refreshment after conquering Coniston Old Man.

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56.6 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on a good day, it’s hard to pass this by without stopping.

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73.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

18.3 km

3.07 km

1.70 km

1.63 km

761 m

228 m

210 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

15.9 km

12.8 km

5.54 km

4.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

19°C

16°C

64 %

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Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Upper Allithwaite

Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Three Blind Mice Singletrack

Head of Coniston Lake

North Shore of Coniston Water

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