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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

Moderate

4.8

(47)

247

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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

03:13

11.5km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

861 m

Keen Ground Wood

Forest

2

3.54 km

View of Tarn Hows

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

3.54 km

View of Tarn Hows from Rose Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot you have another view of Tarn Hows. Very beautiful.

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4

4.56 km

Bridge and bench overlooking Tarn Hows

Highlight • Bridge

5

5.10 km

Penny tree stump

Highlight • Structure

According to an age-old tradition, you can make a wish if you leave a coin at such a tree. Because people have a lot to wish for, several trees are …

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6

5.79 km

View of Tarn Hows

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

5.81 km

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

8

5.88 km

Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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9.01 km

Round Parrock Wood

Forest

10

11.3 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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B

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

2.12 km

387 m

164 m

111 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

2.40 km

1.74 km

761 m

127 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

4°C

82 %

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