Glenridding Village – Grisedale Tarn loop from Martindale

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Glenridding Village – Grisedale Tarn loop from Martindale

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Glenridding Village – Grisedale Tarn loop from Martindale

07:33

56.2km

1,860m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.36 km

The Cockpit Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

This is an impressive stone circle on the ancient High Street roman road, measuring 89 feet (27 m) in diameter.

Because of its antiquity, it's unclear what it was actually …

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19.2 km

George Starkey Hut

Alpine Hut

20.7 km

Glenridding Village

Highlight • Pub

Glenridding is a superb base for your adventures in the Eastern Fells of the Lake District. It is the popular starting point for Helvellyn, one of Britain's most beloved mountains, …

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26.5 km

Sticks Pass

Mountain Pass

33.5 km

Thirlmere Eastern Shore Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This wide gravel trail follows the eastern shore of Thirlmere reservoir above the busy A591. It's not technical but fun to run with great views. If you're in a group …

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37.0 km

Dunmail Raise is a start point or crossing point on the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick. It's the end of the second leg (running anti-clockwise) of the Bob Graham Round and the Joss Naylor Challenge.

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39.9 km

Grisedale Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Grisedale Tarn is in an atmospheric setting high in the mountains at the head of three valleys. According to folklore, a battle was fought in 945AD between the Saxon King …

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43.8 km

Elmhow Plantation

Forest

49.3 km

Silver Point Viewpoint (Ullswater)

Highlight • Lake

Silver Point is a superb viewpoint for Ullswater and the surrounding fells. On the shoreline path between Patterdale and Howtown, it has become a popular photo spot down the years. …

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51.9 km

Scalehow Wood

Forest

53.6 km

Kailpot Crag and Hallinhag Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Kailpot Crag is a little cliff just off the lakeside trail. The water is deep here, and groups use this for coasteering. You can access the lake for a swim …

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55.9 km