Moss Eccles Tarn – Hollin Band Plantation loop from Hill Top

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Moss Eccles Tarn – Hollin Band Plantation loop from Hill Top

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Moss Eccles Tarn – Hollin Band Plantation loop from Hill Top

03:18

11.7km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 5.06 km for 68 m

After 9.56 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

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2.42 km

Bank Wood

Forest

3.25 km

Moss Eccles Tarn

Highlight • Natural

One of my favourite places to ride to from Grizedale with some awesome bridleways near by. On a nice clear summers day this is an incredible place to stop for …

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3.98 km

Wise Een Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic views over Weise Een Tarn to the Langdales and the Coniston range. We spotted red deer, hopefully you will be as lucky!

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5.09 km

This area of high scrub and plantation near the Belle Grange Beck is known as Claife Heights. When you're in clear areas, there are wonderful views east over Windermere or west towards the Old Man of Coniston.

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6.50 km

High Blind How Summit (Claife Heights)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trig pillar is defended by shoulder high bracken and woodland but it is a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

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8.11 km

View of Bowness from Scale Ivy

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.81 km

Path to Far Sawrey

Highlight • Trail

9.57 km

Cuckoo Brow Inn

Highlight • Pub

One of the best pubs around. Quality food and beer.

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9.83 km

St. Peter's Church and Cemetery, Sawrey

Highlight • Religious Site

This church was completed in 1869, and is still in use today rather than abandoned like most you see out in the sticks. Sawrey village and the area was once …

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