Simpson Ground Reservoir – Simpson Ground Reservoir loop from Gummer's How

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Simpson Ground Reservoir – Simpson Ground Reservoir loop from Gummer's How

Easy

4.7

(6)

hikers

Simpson Ground Reservoir – Simpson Ground Reservoir loop from Gummer's How

01:40

6.13km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.23 km

Ancient Tree in Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Prepare for alit of uneven terrain

Tip by

2.94 km

Simpson Ground Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

To find this place, you have to go to the left of the small dam.

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Tip by

3.22 km

Simpson Ground Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

6.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

1.42 km

321 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

1.28 km

923 m

891 m

335 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 17, 2023,Simpson Ground Reservoir – Staveley Fell loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

It was an easy to follow trail but the majority of this walk was within the forest ... providing only a couple of opportunities for views. I was a little disappointed