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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

Moderate

4.8

(45)

243

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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

03:13

11.5km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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861 m

Keen Ground Wood

Forest

3.54 km

View of Tarn Hows from Rose Castle

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From this spot you have another view of Tarn Hows. Very beautiful.

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4.56 km

Bridge and bench overlooking Tarn Hows

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5.10 km

Penny tree stump

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According to an age-old tradition, you can make a wish if you leave a coin at such a tree. Because people have a lot to wish for, several trees are …

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5.81 km

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

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5.88 km

Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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6.03 km

Bench with a view of Tarn Hows

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8.00 km

Iron Keld

Highlight • Forest

9.01 km

Round Parrock Wood

Forest

11.3 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

2.12 km

387 m

164 m

111 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

2.40 km

1.89 km

607 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

79 %

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Tarn Hows – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

View of Tarn Hows from Rose Castle

Bridge and bench overlooking Tarn Hows

Penny tree stump

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

Tarn Hows

Bench with a view of Tarn Hows

Iron Keld

Hawkshead Village

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