Brothers Water – Shoreline of Brothers Water loop from Caudale Moor

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Brothers Water – Shoreline of Brothers Water loop from Caudale Moor

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Brothers Water – Shoreline of Brothers Water loop from Caudale Moor

01:19

4.95km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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32 m

The Brotherswater Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A fellside pub, open every day (apart from Christmas day) and ready to welcome walkers, climbers and other outdoorsy types. Good food, beer, drinks and snacks as expected. Nice places to sit inside or outside.
They also have camping and rooms available.

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1.55 km

Brothers Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tucked quietly between the Eastern and Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District, at the northern foot of the Kirkstone Pass, is Brothers Water. This small lake is surrounded by green Wainwright fells, grazing herdwicks and simply gorgeous scenery.

Nearby Sykeside has a variety of accommodation options, whilst refreshment awaits at the Brotherswater Inn. The small village of Hartsop is also a good base for many adventurous hikes in the fells.

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2.17 km

View of the Lake District Hills from Picnic Bench

Highlight • Parking

picnic bench tucked in by the car park but is next to the road so can be a little noisy

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2.19 km

Cow Bridge Car Park (Brothers Water)

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park with approx 20 spaces, provides easy access to Brothers Water and Hartsop.
Donation box to provide a contribution towards the car parking 'fee'.

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2.53 km

Low Wood

Forest

3.16 km

Shoreline of Brothers Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a footpath on both sides of Brothers Water & you can access the shoreline on both, but the west shore is where the main path is and has the best access. Here, you can access the beautiful shoreline from the main path, walk along, and then back to the path. It is possible to climb up the bank back to the main path in places, but this is more technical and is not an official path.

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