Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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Lake District National Park

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2.55 km

Tarn Hows

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It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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2.75 km

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore

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Wonderful setting. Many views of the blue water. A nice easy path for a family walk a also for strollers and handicapped. Car park close by. Full on weekends.

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8.11 km

Cumbria Way: Tarn Hows to Coniston

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The Cumbria Way is a 73mile long distance trail that travels north to south across the Lake District National Park.
This section between the National Trust managed Tarn Hows and …

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9.81 km

North Shore of Coniston Water

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In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

2.69 km

1.38 km

1.15 km

785 m

348 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

2.41 km

673 m

607 m

206 m

201 m

Elevation

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tarn Hows Eastern Shore

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