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Hardknott Pass Climb – River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Climb – River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Climb – River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

01:03

8.74km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 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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40 m

Hardknott Pass Climb

Highlight • Climb

Whilst you have 3-4 miles to change your mind, they mean it, Hardknott lies beyond!

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380 m

River Esk Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic spot for a picnic and a swim in the river Esk.

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491 m

Forest Trail by the Lake, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

easy mtn bike or gravel ride if you can do some bumpy bits

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1.09 km

Suspension Bridge Over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful suspension bridge over the river

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1.47 km

Bridleway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Great brideway, lovely views at the top then in May amazing bluebells lower down.

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2.15 km

Sunny Clearing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stay here for a while

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3.41 km

Dalegarth Stone Bridge Swim Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

epic swimspot. I wouldn't recommend jumping off the bridge, it's not quite deep enough. I have seen it done but don't try it yourself!

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3.44 km

Packhorse Bridge Wild Swimming Spot on the River Esk

Highlight • River

To the west of the cute packhorse bridge over the River Esk is an excellent wild swimming spot. It is not recommended to jump from the rocks or the bridge …

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8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

2.67 km

1.60 km

1.22 km

386 m

152 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

2.62 km

1.27 km

624 m

336 m

152 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

17°C

11°C

91 %

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Hardknott Pass Climb – River Esk Swimming Spot loop from Eskdale

Hardknott Pass Climb

River Esk Swimming Spot

Forest Trail by the Lake, Lake District National Park

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Bridleway in Lake District National Park

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