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St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite – Finsthwaite Tower loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Staveley-In-Cartmel

St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite – Finsthwaite Tower loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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5.0

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26

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St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite – Finsthwaite Tower loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

01:25

4.60km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite

Highlight • Religious Site

St Peter’s is a pretty church nestled in the peaceful village of Finsthwaite. Built between 1873-79 to replace an older structure, the building has a distinctive tower and some excellent stained glass. St Peter’s is Grade II-listed.

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2.39 km

St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautifully maintained little town with an interesting church (St. Peter). The path there leads idyllically across a sheep pasture.

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2.65 km

Woodland Trust Historical Plaque

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4

2.79 km

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3.04 km

Windermere View

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6

3.10 km

This is a lovely woodland walk on good paths

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3.58 km

Finsthwaite Tower

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Finsthwaite Tower stands proudly above Newby Bridge and affords spectacular views. The Grade II-listed, two-storey folly was built to commemorate the 18th Century Wars.

After many years of decay, Finsthwaite …

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4.42 km

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched …

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4.60 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.76 km

831 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

846 m

401 m

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

29 %

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