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North West England

Staveley-In-Cartmel

St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite – High Dam Lake loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Staveley-In-Cartmel

St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite – High Dam Lake loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite – High Dam Lake loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

03:14

11.0km

290m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

175 m

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched stone bridge built across the river in 1651. Within the hamlet, you find accommodation and food and drink. There is a stop on Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway here, too.

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2

2.00 km

St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautifully maintained little town with an interesting church (St. Peter). The path there leads idyllically across a sheep pasture.

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3

2.19 km

St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite

Highlight • Religious Site

St Peter’s is a pretty church nestled in the peaceful village of Finsthwaite. Built between 1873-79 to replace an older structure, the building has a distinctive tower and some excellent stained glass. St Peter’s is Grade II-listed.

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4

3.52 km

High Dam Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a fantastic swimming area and a great place for a picnic. The water is beautifully clear but can be cold, so take care.

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5

4.38 km

Peatland Boardwalk

Highlight • Natural

6

5.60 km

Ancient Enclosure Boundary Wall

Highlight • Structure

7

7.02 km

Boretree Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Boretree Tarn

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8

7.85 km

Phoenix Tree – Fallen Scots Pine with Three New Trunks

Highlight • Forest

On your right as you descend

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B

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

1.01 km

498 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.48 km

1.78 km

1.09 km

331 m

276 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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