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Thirlmere Dam Tower – Thirlmere Reservoir loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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Thirlmere Dam Tower – Thirlmere Reservoir loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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March 31, 2026

Thirlmere Dam Tower – Thirlmere Reservoir loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

Moderate

04:37

16.3km

3.5km/h

330m

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

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909 m

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Forest

3.01 km

Thirlmere Dam Tower

Highlight • Monument

Don't walk on the wall as dangerous but nice tower and plaque to commemorate the dam.

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3.37 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Once a smaller, natural lake, Thirlmere is a reservoir that was created in the 19th century to supply water to the burgeoning industrial powerhouse of Manchester. The reservoir occupies the …

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7.29 km

Hawes How Island

Highlight • Lake

This is a little hidden gem on a wonderful lake. Away from the normal business of the Lakes, this island is great to explore.(The location beacon should be on the …

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9.41 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Thirlmere is a quiet picturesque location off the beaten track. From this car park there are lovely walks along the shore of the lake. Even if you just drive along …

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12.0 km

Wythburn Church and View of Thirlmere

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Wythburn Church was the village church of the farming community that lived in the valley before Thirlmere reservoir was created. It's still an active Anglican church with regular services. The …

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