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School Knott Tarn – School Knott loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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North West England

School Knott Tarn – School Knott loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

Hard

4.5

(4)

55

runners

School Knott Tarn – School Knott loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

01:38

14.2km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 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

207 m

Bowness-on-Windermere Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Large car £1 an hour, snack bar and Ferry across to Ash Landing

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2

1.16 km

Bowness-on-Windermere Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

A nice run to explore Bowness water front

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3

1.34 km

Bowness-on-Windermere

Highlight • Settlement

4

2.40 km

View of Lake Windermere from Brant Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice stroll uphill from Bowness up the Dales Way, add Brant Fell to the circuit and return via Helm Road.

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5

4.84 km

Pond in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

Often filled with ducks and swans

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7.73 km

Grandsire

Peak

7

8.22 km

School Knott Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Not deep enough to swim properly but ok for a quick dip

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8

8.52 km

School Knott

Highlight • Summit

Like Orrest Head, School Knott's grassy summit reveals stupendous views down onto Windermere (both lake and town) and across the fells of southern and central Lakeland. From here, the craggy …

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9

12.8 km

Windermere Lake Cruises Pier

Highlight • Lake

Never went on a boat trip, however i can say that many people were queing, so they must be worth a go.

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B

14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

1.91 km

1.82 km

1.72 km

603 m

553 m

141 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

2.17 km

1.90 km

1.40 km

1.37 km

1.23 km

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