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View of Haweswater – Mardale Head loop from Haweswater Reservoir

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View of Haweswater – Mardale Head loop from Haweswater Reservoir

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View of Haweswater – Mardale Head loop from Haweswater Reservoir

02:06

7.77km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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72 m

Haweswater Hotel

Highlight • Pub

Great food, coffee and beer with very friendly & efficient service. Views from the front terrace are lovely.

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2.26 km

View of Haweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

This reservoir valley was flooded in 1935 to create an additional water source for Manchester and the northwest. Now it's a tranquil and less visited corner of the Lake District …

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3.86 km

View of Haweswater Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A fantastic long downhill section on the way back!

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3.89 km

Mardale Head

Highlight • Historical Site

Mardale Head is an excellent starting point for many grand adventures in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District. From here, trails splay out onto the likes of High …

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5.25 km

Mardale Head at Haweswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.69 km

Haweswater

Highlight • Lake

7.77 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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View of Haweswater – Mardale Head loop from Haweswater Reservoir

Haweswater Hotel

View of Haweswater

View of Haweswater Reservoir

Mardale Head

Mardale Head at Haweswater

Haweswater

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