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High Dam Lake – High Dam Lake loop from Haverthwaite

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High Dam Lake – High Dam Lake loop from Haverthwaite

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High Dam Lake – High Dam Lake loop from Haverthwaite

04:43

16.3km

400m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Backbarrow Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

An old stone bridge, quite impressive when the River Leven is in full flow.

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5.32 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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6.64 km

High Dam Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.62 km

High Dam Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a fantastic swimming area and a great place for a picnic. The water is beautifully clear but can be cold, so take care.

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8.43 km

Bell Intake

Forest

9.35 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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9.61 km

Woodland Trust Historical Plaque

Highlight • Monument

10.6 km

Lakeside Pier and Steam Railway, Lake Windermere

Highlight • Rest Area

You could say that Lakeside is mainly the extravagant but really welcoming hotel, the historic steam railway journey into the Leven Valley (lakesiderailway.co.uk/about-lakeside-haverthwaite ), as well as the pier and …

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12.1 km

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

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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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

7.42 km

1.28 km

168 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

6.40 km

990 m

781 m

347 m

339 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

31°C

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High Dam Lake – High Dam Lake loop from Haverthwaite

Backbarrow Stone Bridge

St Peter’s Church, Finsthwaite

High Dam Lake

High Dam Lake

St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite

Woodland Trust Historical Plaque

Lakeside Pier and Steam Railway, Lake Windermere

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

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