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Ullswater Way

Ullswater Way

Tim planned a hike

July 23, 2022

Ullswater Way

Hard

09:28

34.0km

3.6km/h

630m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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55 m

View of Ullswater from Pooley Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Pooley Bridge occupies an enviable position at the north eastern tip of Ullswater, where the River Eamont begins its journey to join to River Eden. The village is very popular …

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7.82 km

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

Highlight • Rest Area

quick stop, little pub in a few minutes walk.

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9.63 km

Hallinhag Wood

Highlight • Lake

Dipping its toes into Ullswater, Hallinhag Wood is a simply delightful little spot on the lower slopes of Hallin Fell. The path here saves people from having to ascend to …

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15.5 km

Artist's Seat memorial at Ullswater

Highlight • Natural Monument

The artist's seat pays tribute to three great artists who have been inspired by the beauty of Ullswater. It was the creation of Patricia Cook, herself an artist living in …

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17.1 km

Patterdale Village

Highlight • Pub

Like Glenridding, the mention of Patterdale makes most hikers think of Helvellyn and the adventures to be had on the third highest mountain in England. It was in Patterdale that …

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18.4 km

Glenridding Village

Highlight • Pub

Glenridding is a superb base for your adventures in the Eastern Fells of the Lake District. It is the popular starting point for Helvellyn, one of Britain's most beloved mountains, …

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23.2 km

Aira Force

Highlight • Waterfall

Aira Force is probably Lakeland's most famous waterfall. It is a spectacular sight, as it thunders down a ravine in one, great 65-foot (19.8 m) leap.

A great way to …

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31.7 km

View of the Lake District from Maiden Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Thought once to have been an Iron Age farmstead, the remains of Maiden Castle are clearly marked upon the hillside. A circular ditch, 262 feet (80 m) in diameter give …

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34.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

10.2 km

3.60 km

2.75 km

1.57 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

14.6 km

9.32 km

4.37 km

2.52 km

1.95 km

1.24 km

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Ullswater Way

View of Ullswater from Pooley Bridge

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

Hallinhag Wood

Artist's Seat memorial at Ullswater

Patterdale Village

Glenridding Village

Aira Force

View of the Lake District from Maiden Castle

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