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Nether Staveley

Staveley Mill Weir – Potter Tarn loop from Staveley

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North West England

Nether Staveley

Staveley Mill Weir – Potter Tarn loop from Staveley

Moderate

4.8

(34)

184

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Staveley Mill Weir – Potter Tarn loop from Staveley

02:35

8.77km

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 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

632 m

St James’ Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St James’ Church was built in 1864-5.

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2

858 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

2.95 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

3.99 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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5

4.59 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

5.82 km

Beckmickle Ings Wood

Highlight • Forest

7

6.29 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

8.38 km

Eagle & Child

Highlight • Other

Seating next to the river.

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B

8.77 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

2.16 km

1.86 km

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

1.17 km

1.17 km

661 m

< 100 m

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