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Orrest Head – High Hag Wood loop from Hugill

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Orrest Head – High Hag Wood loop from Hugill

Moderate

3

hikers

Orrest Head – High Hag Wood loop from Hugill

04:58

18.1km

280m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.70 km

Orrest Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Orrest Head played a pivotal role in the development of the Lake District's fellwalking culture. It was the seed that sprouted and grew into a magnificent tree – the fruits …

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2

3.71 km

View of Lake Windermere and Surrounding Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

4.01 km

Gruffalo Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Stiftung Lesen review: A little mouse strolls through the forest, enjoying life. And then she meets a fox, an owl, and a snake, one after the other, who all cordially …

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4

4.57 km

Sycamore Tree with Roots Over Stone Wall

Highlight • Natural

Easy to see from the path

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5

5.07 km

High Hag Wood

Highlight • Trail

Easy to access from Windermere in about 10 minutes. Multiple routes up to Orrest Head

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5.73 km

Low Hag Wood

Forest

7

10.5 km

Kentmere Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

14.5 km

St James’ Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St James’ Church was built in 1864-5.

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9

15.1 km

More! The Artisan Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

A real gem, this bakery has been around for about a decade and, as well as being a wholesale supplier for the best places in the Lakes, it also has …

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B

18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

6.76 km

1.97 km

785 m

190 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

3.99 km

2.70 km

911 m

898 m

786 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

4°C

30 %

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