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Thornthwaite Crag Beacon – High Street summit loop from Martindale

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Thornthwaite Crag Beacon – High Street summit loop from Martindale

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Thornthwaite Crag Beacon – High Street summit loop from Martindale

09:12

67.3km

2,480m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.21 km

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

Highlight • Rest Area

quick stop, little pub in a few minutes walk.

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13.3 km

The Cockpit Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

This is an impressive stone circle on the ancient High Street roman road, measuring 89 feet (27 m) in diameter.

Because of its antiquity, it's unclear what it was actually …

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16.0 km

Auterstone Wood

Forest

43.3 km

St. Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

Highlight • Religious Site

Get there early for parking

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45.0 km

Garburn Pass

Highlight • Trail

Great running / hiking route. Loose rocks but makes these more remote valleys accessible

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47.4 km

the Garburn road is a rocky track ascending from Troutbeck towards Kentmere. It's gradient is never too steep and offers solid ground under foot, meaning it's a good choice to gain height quickly without having to stop to walk!

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49.5 km

Jennyscar Wood

Forest

58.0 km

Thornthwaite Crag Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Thornthwaite Crag is a 2,572-foot (784 m) Wainwright fell in the Lake District National Park. It overlooks four valleys and the Thornthwaite Beacon tower which is over 13 feet (4 …

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59.0 km

Roman Road Over High Street

Highlight • Trail

Good long climb up to The Knott and High Street, degree of fitness required. Lovely views across to Windermere from Thornthwaite Crag. Be prepared to scramble over Stoney Cove Pike and a steepish decent back down to Hartsop, recommend 😃

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59.6 km

High Street summit

Highlight • Historical Site

High Street summit, at 2,717 feet (828 m), is the highest point in the Far Eastern Fells. It's named after the Roman road that followed the high ground north to …

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65.5 km

Archaeological Site

67.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

25.7 km

4.98 km

4.28 km

3.71 km

198 m

160 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

6.67 km

6.59 km

6.32 km

5.46 km

3.61 km

1.67 km

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

31 %

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Thornthwaite Crag Beacon – High Street summit loop from Martindale

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

The Cockpit Stone Circle

St. Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

Garburn Pass

Garburn Road

Thornthwaite Crag Beacon

Roman Road Over High Street

High Street summit

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