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North West England

Kirkstile Inn – Thackthwaite Village loop from Lorton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Kirkstile Inn – Thackthwaite Village loop from Lorton

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5.0

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Kirkstile Inn – Thackthwaite Village loop from Lorton

04:33

16.6km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

345 m

St Cuthbert's Church, Lorton

Highlight • Historical Site

There has been a church here in Lorton since the 13th century, however this current incarnation dates from the 19th century. Within the church, a particular highlight is a set …

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2

1.18 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Lorton has a lovely little local store selling essentials, ice creams and little gifts. Super cute!

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3

8.27 km

View of Crummock Water and Dam from Lanthwaite Wood

Highlight • Forest

As you stroll through the delightful Lanthwaite Wood, you are rewarded with fantastic views across the northern tip of Crummock Water, especially when Grasmoor End stands proudly in the background.

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4

8.58 km

Crummock Water — Dam and Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

At the point where the River Cocker meets Crummock Water is a classically picturesque view the Buttermere valley. A popular spot for skimming stones, there are few backgrounds as idyllic.

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5

10.6 km

No Road to the Lake Signpost

Highlight • Structure

This is one of my favourite signs in the Lake District! The sign to nowhere... One fork says 'No Road to the Lake' and the other says 'No Through Road'. …

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6

10.6 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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7

10.7 km

Loweswater Church

Highlight • Other

13.3 km

Crofthill Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Thackthwaite Wood

Forest

10

13.9 km

Thackthwaite Village

Highlight • Trail

Thackthwaite is a very small Lake District village. It's a great place to start a walk of the Wainwright's Low Fell and Fellbarrow - not too steep.

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B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

4.34 km

3.90 km

702 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

4.68 km

1.58 km

1.31 km

1.13 km

871 m

702 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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12°C

22 %

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