Tarn Hows Loop Starting From Hawkshead

Technical sheet

n°52799518

Creation

today

Last update

–

Activity: Walking
Distance: 12.68 km
Calculated time: 4h 30
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 302 m
Vertical drop: - 299 m
Highest point: 238 m
Lowest point: 72 m

Area: Lake District
District: Hawkshead
Start/End: N 54.374969° / W 2.998858°
Today’s forecast: Loading…
- Loading…

Downloads

Open in the mobile app

Download GPX GPX

Download PDF PDF

Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 72 m - Start on Red Lion Yard
2 : km 0.04 - alt. 74 m - Turn slight right onto Vicarage Lane
3 : km 0.26 - alt. 91 m - Turn right
4 : km 1.43 - alt. 160 m - Keep right
5 : km 1.44 - alt. 159 m - Turn left onto B5285
6 : km 1.66 - alt. 169 m - Turn right
7 : km 1.67 - alt. 168 m - Keep left
8 : km 2 - alt. 182 m - Keep left
9 : km 2.75 - alt. 237 m - Keep right
10 : km 2.76 - alt. 236 m - Turn right
11 : km 3.03 - alt. 225 m - Turn right
12 : km 3.09 - alt. 227 m - Keep right
13 : km 3.1 - alt. 227 m - Turn sharp right
14 : km 3.17 - alt. 215 m - Turn slight left
15 : km 3.41 - alt. 199 m - Keep right
16 : km 3.59 - alt. 189 m - Turn right
17 : km 3.62 - alt. 188 m - Turn sharp left
18 : km 4.32 - alt. 99 m - Turn sharp right
19 : km 4.67 - alt. 105 m - Turn left
20 : km 4.68 - alt. 103 m - Turn right onto A593
21 : km 4.69 - alt. 103 m - Turn left
22 : km 5.17 - alt. 104 m - Turn right
23 : km 6.63 - alt. 150 m - Turn right onto Smithy Brow
24 : km 6.81 - alt. 170 m - Keep right
25 : km 7.71 - alt. 189 m - Turn right
26 : km 8.14 - alt. 190 m - Turn left
27 : km 8.44 - alt. 189 m - Turn right
28 : km 9.03 - alt. 207 m - Turn right
29 : km 9.15 - alt. 221 m - Turn sharp left
30 : km 9.62 - alt. 227 m - Keep right
31 : km 9.67 - alt. 225 m - Turn left
32 : km 9.68 - alt. 226 m - Turn right
33 : km 9.68 - alt. 226 m - Keep left
34 : km 9.94 - alt. 237 m - Turn slight right
35 : km 10.24 - alt. 198 m - Turn left
36 : km 10.24 - alt. 198 m - Turn left
37 : km 10.69 - alt. 182 m - Turn slight right
38 : km 10.78 - alt. 178 m - Keep right
39 : km 11.03 - alt. 169 m - Turn left onto B5285
40 : km 11.25 - alt. 159 m - Turn right
41 : km 12.43 - alt. 91 m - Turn left onto Vicarage Lane
42 : km 12.64 - alt. 74 m - Turn slight left onto Vicarage Lane
43 : km 12.67 - alt. 73 m - Turn right
S/E : km 12.68 - alt. 73 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Download PDF / Print

Other walks in the area

Hawkshead Courthouse

Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)

A gentle beckside stroll to a medieval building with pretty views in and around the village

Tarn How's, Hawkshead

Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)

A gradual climb to a renowned beauty spot - with stunning views of the surrounding area.

Latterbarrow

Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)

A rewarding hike to Hawkshead’s local fell, with fine views belying its moderate height.

Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead

Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)

A Circular Walk with a short ascent of Latterbarrow that rewards you with great views of the Lake District's mountains and then a descent through woodland to pick up the lakeshore path to Wray Castle. This is a real treat for National Trust Members (non members can pay to get in) but even if you don't want to visit the castle the grounds are a good place to picnic. Return via the lakeshore path and then gradually up and through the forest to descend again to Hawkshead.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Windermere Station

Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)

On this gentle route, you will be able to enjoy the scenery and explore Hawkshead and Hill Top. The ferry trip across Windermere is a short cut but also a quirky addition to the walk. Look around and take in the beauty that is The Lake District. Here's a route starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are a lake, 3 tarns, 1 pub and a ferry.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Staveley Station

Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)

Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 2 Wainwrights, 1 ferry and 2 lakes.

Around Tarn Hows

Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)

A gentle walk in a beautiful setting, enjoyable in any weather. The walk is accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs and is not too long for little legs.