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View of Elterwater – Elter Water loop from Skelwith

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View of Elterwater – Elter Water loop from Skelwith

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View of Elterwater – Elter Water loop from Skelwith

02:52

10.7km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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496 m

View of Elterwater

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From this location you have a beautiful view of the Elterwater lake

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1.01 km

Elter Water

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2.03 km

Elterwater

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Elterwater is a gorgeous village and an excellent basecamp for all manner of adventures in the Lakes, particularly for likes of Loughrigg and the iconic fells above Langdale. It's also …

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2.09 km

The Britannia Inn

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Very pleasant inn with spacious terrace. Opening hours: every day from 11:00 to 23:00.

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3.00 km

Slate Wall Passage at Elterwater Slate Quarry

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It feels a bit strange to walk between two high walls built with slate. They are witnesses to the former busy activity in the quarries.

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6.94 km

Kidshole Wood

Forest

7.77 km

The Wainwright's Inn

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The Wainwrights Inn was once a farm. Now you can eat, drink and stay overnight. The inn is on the Cumbria Way and is popular with walkers. Muddy boots and dogs are no problem.

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7.84 km

Riverside Swimming Spot, Lake District National Park

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A very good location to enjoy the water. Swimming is not always possible because the water level is sometimes too low.

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9.05 km

Elter Water is a small lake in the Lake District. It has a length of 1.00 km, a maximum width of approximately 390 metres, a maximum depth of 7 metres and an area of 0.16 square kilometres.
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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.68 km

1.06 km

1.01 km

616 m

310 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

2.40 km

1.70 km

798 m

249 m

234 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

18°C

11°C

56 %

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View of Elterwater – Elter Water loop from Skelwith

View of Elterwater

Elter Water

Elterwater

The Britannia Inn

Slate Wall Passage at Elterwater Slate Quarry

The Wainwright's Inn

Riverside Swimming Spot, Lake District National Park

Elter Water

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