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Burnmoor Tarn – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

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Burnmoor Tarn – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

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Burnmoor Tarn – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

05:44

19.7km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.07 km

Bakerstead Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

Now only a collection of stone ruins, this was previously a rural community known as Bakerstead (or Beakerstead) which even had its own brewery.

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9.58 km

Burnmoor Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pass by Burnmoor Tarn on one of the many tracks across Eskdale Moor.

This unassuming tarn is one of the largest completely natural tarns in the Lakes, which flows into …

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13.6 km

The Woolpack Inn

Highlight • Pub

Decent parking spot to hike Green Crag. Pay at the pub or get there early as I did and just have a polite coffee in the pub on your return. …

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14.0 km

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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14.0 km

River Esk Northern Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The River Esk is a beautiful mountain river flowing off the Lake District fells down towards the sea. This section has a nice trail along the northern bank, passing plenty …

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15.6 km

St Catherine's Church and Stepping Stones, Eskdale

Highlight • Religious Site

Everyone loves stepping stones

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15.7 km

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Highlight • Historical Site

16.1 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.

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18.8 km

Milkingstead Wood

Forest

19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.21 km

6.81 km

1.61 km

1.31 km

399 m

312 m

Surfaces

9.00 km

4.24 km

2.03 km

1.61 km

1.06 km

1.05 km

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

7°C

49 %

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Burnmoor Tarn – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

Bakerstead Ruins

Burnmoor Tarn

The Woolpack Inn

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

River Esk Northern Shore Trail

St Catherine's Church and Stepping Stones, Eskdale

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

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