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North West England

River Brathay Wooden Bridge

North West England

River Brathay Wooden Bridge

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River Brathay Wooden Bridge

Hiking

4.9

(262)

Cycling

5.0

(2)

Running

5.0

(1)

Mountaineering

5.0

(1)

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Lake District National Park

Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 15, 2026

Cycling

To cross the river via the bridge, you also have to climb a number of steps to reach the bridge. This can cause problems with the bicycle when it is heavy.

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October 2, 2020

Hiking

A lovely tranquil spot to sit & ponder whilst on your walk to the jaw dropping Cathedral Cavern.

October 24, 2022

Hiking

On the short journey from its source near the Three Shire Stone high up on the Wrynose Pass to its end in Lake Windermere the River Brathay experiences more than its fair share of scenic beauty. It flows into the beautiful Little Langdale Tarn and Elter Water and cascades at Colwith Force and Skelwith Force, all the while surrounded by superb Lake District scenery. Interestingly, the river also forms the boundary between the historic counties of Lancashire and Westmorland.

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4.9

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2,573

hikers

#1.

River Brathay – Colwith Force Waterfall loop from Lakes

10.2km

02:51

190m

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.9

(458)

2,545

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#2.

Slater's Bridge – Colwith Force Waterfall loop from Little Langdale

10.3km

02:54

210m

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

5.0

(9)

44

hikers

#3.

Slater's Bridge – River Brathay Wooden Bridge loop from Elterwater

4.74km

01:23

110m

110m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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