Tarn Hows – Black Crag loop from Holme Fell

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Tarn Hows – Black Crag loop from Holme Fell

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Tarn Hows – Black Crag loop from Holme Fell

01:28

11.6km

410m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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323 m

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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1.16 km

Tom Heights and Cumbria Way Junction

Highlight • Summit

The western shore path along Tarn Hows is part of the long distance Cumbria Way trail. This trail runs for 73 miles (117.5 km) from Ulverston in the south to …

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3.25 km

Black Fell Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely smaller fell, lots of bang for your buck.

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3.26 km

Black Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of my favourite fells in the Lake District. At 1,060 feet (323 m), it's one of the smallest Wainwrights but the views across the Lake District from this southern …

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5.94 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Natural

Here, from the rough road that takes you up to High Oxen Fell, you can get great views looking north towards the Langdales. There is some gentle terrain and woodland …

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7.38 km

Hodge Close Quarry

Highlight • Climb

The Hodge Close quarry is one of the many slate quarries in the Tilberthwaite valley, between Langdale and Coniston. This quarry was worked until the early 1960s.
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8.82 km

Ivy Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great 360 degree views on a clear day

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11.0 km

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Tom Ghyll (or Gill) is a fast flowing stream with two spectacular waterfalls. There is a path along it up to Tarn Hows. Or if you leave Tarn Hows down to Glen Mary car park.

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11.6 km

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Parking

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