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Nether Staveley

Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Strickland Ketel

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Nether Staveley

Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Strickland Ketel

Hard

5.0

(3)

19

hikers

Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Strickland Ketel

05:44

20.2km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.32 km

St Margaret's Tower, Staveley

Highlight • Monument

In 1338 the lord of the manor of Staveley, Sir William Thweng, agreed to build a chapel in honour of St Margaret. St Margaret’s Church, of which only the tower now remains, was founded in 1388.

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2

3.55 km

Eagle & Child

Highlight • Other

Seating next to the river.

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3

3.94 km

More! The Artisan Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

A real gem, this bakery has been around for about a decade and, as well as being a wholesale supplier for the best places in the Lakes, it also has …

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4

4.58 km

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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5

7.00 km

Littlewood Coffee Box

Highlight • Cafe

As of April 2025 the trailer is no longer at this location. Guess it may return in summer though.

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6

8.08 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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7

9.12 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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8

12.0 km

Gurnal Dubs Tarn

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful tarn below the minor summit of Ulgraves, not far from the village of Staveley. On the walk in, you are rewarded with superb views across nearby …

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.53 km

1.72 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

4.26 km

3.73 km

2.62 km

1.54 km

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