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Potter Tarn – River Kent loop from Staveley

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Potter Tarn – River Kent loop from Staveley

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Potter Tarn – River Kent loop from Staveley

02:37

8.90km

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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413 m

Cafe Eclec, Staveley

Highlight • Cafe

Open 0900 to 1700. Plenty room at rear for bikes. Brilliant home cooking. Daily specials and not expensive.

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765 m

St James’ Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St James’ Church was built in 1864-5.

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991 m

Staveley Mill Weir

Highlight • Structure

The weir on the River Kent at Barley Bridge in Staveley as quite a large drop for a weir. It is an impressive site and easy to miss unless you cross the bridge.

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3.09 km

Farmyard Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

Make sure to close the gates as there may be lifestock about

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4.13 km

Potter Tarn

Highlight • Lake

I’ve walked routes past here in all different weather over the years, it’s steep going up from the Bowston end but not too bad via the Longsleddale Road end. Going …

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4.72 km

Ghyll Pool

Highlight • Natural

A small collection of water that runs from Potter Tarn and Gurnal Dubs, before making it's way down to the River Kent. The pond is brimming with fish and is home to a few ducks.

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6.42 km

River Kent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although short lived, the River Kent is surely one of England's most scenic. It gathers high in the Kentmere fells and flows through Staveley and Kendal, before emptying into Morcambe …

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8.51 km

Eagle & Child

Highlight • Other

Seating next to the river.

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8.90 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

2.29 km

1.86 km

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

1.30 km

1.17 km

661 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Potter Tarn – River Kent loop from Staveley

Cafe Eclec, Staveley

St James’ Church

Staveley Mill Weir

Farmyard Path in Lake District National Park

Potter Tarn

Ghyll Pool

River Kent

Eagle & Child

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