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View of Grasmoor – Scale Hill loop from Brackenthwaite

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View of Grasmoor – Scale Hill loop from Brackenthwaite

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5.0

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View of Grasmoor – Scale Hill loop from Brackenthwaite

00:59

3.22km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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50 m

View of Grasmoor

Highlight • Summit

Limited space in the car park - best to get there early in the busy season?

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657 m

Scale Hill

Highlight • Summit

A small summit (208m) on open ground above Lanthwaite Wood but well worth the diversion for some lovely views. Better to do the steep ascent from the woods near the …

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719 m

View of Crummock Water from Scale Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice little bump with views over Crummock

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2.30 km

Crummock Water — Dam and Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

At the point where the River Cocker meets Crummock Water is a classically picturesque view the Buttermere valley. A popular spot for skimming stones, there are few backgrounds as idyllic.

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2.41 km

Lanthwaite Woods and Crummock Water

Highlight • Trail

A nice section of woodland at the western end of Crummock Water. This is owned and managed by the National Trust. Plenty of trails through the woods and along the lake shore.

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2.50 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place to enjoy the beach-side view - several seats too. Popular in the summer for alfresco dining and wild swimming - also a haven for red squirrels.

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3.15 km

Lanthwaite Wood Car Park

Highlight • Parking

3.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

692 m

604 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

17°C

14°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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View of Grasmoor – Scale Hill loop from Brackenthwaite

View of Grasmoor

Scale Hill

View of Crummock Water from Scale Hill

Crummock Water — Dam and Viewpoint

Lanthwaite Woods and Crummock Water

View of Crummock Water

Lanthwaite Wood Car Park

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