Black Moss Pot – Stonethwaite Village loop from High Raise

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Black Moss Pot – Stonethwaite Village loop from High Raise

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Black Moss Pot – Stonethwaite Village loop from High Raise

04:13

14.9km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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1.22 km

Black Moss Pot

Highlight • Gorge

Black Moss Pot is a pool on Langstrath Beck where the water cascades into a small ravine. With high rock walls and a deep pool to jump into, it's a popular swimming spot, especially in the summer months on its slow journey along the valley. Just to note, though, the spot is synonymous with skinny dipping.

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3.36 km

Galleny Force

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some also call this place Fairy Glen. Near Stonethwaite in the Borrowdale valley lies Galleny Force on the clear water of the Langstrath Beck. It is a collection of larger, flat river pools and small waterfalls, lined with trees and ferns. The lower pool is well suited for a cool-down or splashing on warm days, the higher pools are located in a green section of the valley.

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5.83 km

Stonethwaite Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

POssibly the pretty section of the C2C

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6.07 km

Rosthwaite Village

Highlight • Pub

Super little village. Very pretty and the start of many walks. Two car parks and a free toilet there. The community hub car park is better value than the National Trust car park for an all day hike at £5 a car. This is unless you are a NT member of course. Some nice pubs and a cafe too.

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6.23 km

The Flock-In Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

This is a tea room I have visited around five times, whenever I'm in Borrowdale! The BEST cheesy crumpets, hot and cold drinks and hearty stews/soups.

Filled my water bottles up with tap water on a 2-week hike. Wonderful views from the garden next to the tea room. Simply wonderful service and quality of food.

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7.38 km

Stonethwaite Road

Highlight • Trail

Road towards Stonethwaite farm and campsite

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7.65 km

Stonethwaite Village

Highlight • Trail

Quaint little village with a renowned pub and several hiking trails leading from it. Well worth the visit. Few parking options, so it's better to walk from Rosthwaite.

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12.3 km

Waterfalls in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Small waterfalls all along the valley. Think twice about walking this way on a wet day, since crossing all the small streams can get quite tricky and slippery!

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