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Strickland Ketel

Potter Tarn – St Margaret's Tower, Staveley loop from Strickland Roger

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North West England

Strickland Ketel

Potter Tarn – St Margaret's Tower, Staveley loop from Strickland Roger

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Potter Tarn – St Margaret's Tower, Staveley loop from Strickland Roger

03:02

10.5km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.31 km

Beckmickle Ings Wood

Highlight • Forest

2

2.54 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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3

2.99 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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4

4.03 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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5

5.01 km

Mike's Wood Including Bedard's Old Wood

Highlight • Forest

6

6.37 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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7

6.61 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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8

6.84 km

Eagle & Child

Highlight • Other

Seating next to the river.

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B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

3.52 km

1.20 km

325 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

3.07 km

1.72 km

603 m

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 7 November

9°C

7°C

31 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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