Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

Download GPX

Save

Move start point

Edit route

Navigate

Send to Phone

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11 m

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

Tip by

927 m

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Highlight • Historical Site

1.70 km

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

This is a beautiful walk up through Stanley Ghyll which is a stunning gorge with a constant sound of tumbling waterfalls.

Tip by

1.89 km

Stanley Ghyll Trail

Highlight • River

Stanley Ghyll flows down from Birker Fell to the River Esk near Boot. There is a steep path which follows the stream and passes the spectacular Stanley Force.

Tip by

1.98 km

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stanley Ghyll Force on Birker Beck south of Eskdale is a 20m high waterfall in a dramatic narrow gorge.

Tip by

3.27 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Esk flows through Eskdale. Lovely paths follow the banks, giving access to the river for paddling or just to enjoy the view. Bit rocky and rough but not far from the road and great fun for kids.

Tip by

3.55 km

Dalegarth Stone Bridge Swim Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

epic swimspot. I wouldn't recommend jumping off the bridge, it's not quite deep enough. I have seen it done but don't try it yourself!

Tip by

4.07 km

Dalegarth Station – Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Highlight • Settlement

Good shop, cafe & toilets available too!

Tip by

4.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.55 km

1.06 km

884 m

142 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.39 km

831 m

564 m

243 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.8

4,463

Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

02:03h

7.81km

60m

Hard

4.8

3,657

Striding Edge, Helvellyn & Swirral Edge loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

05:10h

13.1km

810m

Hard

4.8

3,527

Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

06:01h

17.7km

890m

Moderate

4.7

3,366

Derwent Water loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

04:45h

17.3km

260m

Moderate

4.9

1,633

Cat Bells & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

02:27h

7.09km

360m

Moderate

4.9

2,594

Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park

02:16h

6.96km

300m

Hard

4.6

968

Scafell Pike loop from Wasdale — Lake District National Park

05:09h

9.14km

940m

Moderate

4.8

983

Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

02:38h

8.42km

290m

Hard

4.7

970

Kentmere Horseshoe — Lake District National Park

06:22h

18.8km

930m

Moderate

4.8

984

Derwent Water Ferry & Catbells loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

04:20h

14.3km

410m

Hard

4.7

707

The Langdale Pikes - Pavey Ark, Thunacar Knott and Pike of Stickle

04:23h

11.7km

730m

Moderate

4.8

684

Helm Crag loop from Grasmere— Lake District National Park

02:26h

7.37km

300m

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Eskdale

Boot Village

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall

Stanley Ghyll Trail

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Dalegarth Stone Bridge Swim Spot

Dalegarth Station – Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Nearby routes

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️