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River Esk Northern Shore Trail – Wha House Car Park loop from Eskdale

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
Copeland
Eskdale

River Esk Northern Shore Trail – Wha House Car Park loop from Eskdale

Moderate

5

runners

River Esk Northern Shore Trail – Wha House Car Park loop from Eskdale

00:55

8.21km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

11 m

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

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2

283 m

Holme House Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

3

947 m

Everyone loves stepping stones

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4

970 m

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Highlight • Historical Site

5

1.52 km

River Esk Northern Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The River Esk is a beautiful mountain river flowing off the Lake District fells down towards the sea. This section has a nice trail along the northern bank, passing plenty …

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6

3.95 km

Wha House Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A small P. The way over the Wynrose and Hardknot Pass have it all .. Absolutely drive before 9 clock! It is also a challenge for experienced motorists on the …

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5.32 km

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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8.21 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.84 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

2.11 km

1.69 km

1.38 km

559 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Monday 10 August

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