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March 19, 2022
Stanley Ghyll Force – River esk Loop from Irton Road
Moderate
03:26
11.5km
3.3km/h
340m
340m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Waypoints
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Start point
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1
5.13 km
Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
Stanley Ghyll Force on Birker Beck south of Eskdale is a 20m high waterfall in a dramatic narrow gorge.
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2
5.22 km
Stanley Ghyll Trail
Highlight • River
Stanley Ghyll flows down from Birker Fell to the River Esk near Boot. There is a steep path which follows the stream and passes the spectacular Stanley Force.
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3
5.94 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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4
7.78 km
Blea Tarn
Highlight • Viewpoint
This small tarn is surrounded by dramatic mountain landscaps, including the Langdale Pikes to the south and Harter Fell to the north.
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B
11.5 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.43 km
1.18 km
899 m
748 m
234 m
Surfaces
6.39 km
3.20 km
836 m
520 m
426 m
127 m
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Highest point (220 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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