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The Ullswater Steamer, Howtown & the eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

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The Ullswater Steamer, Howtown & the eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

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The Ullswater Steamer, Howtown & the eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

05:03

19.2km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 81 m for 8.06 km

Waypoints

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73 m

Glenridding Pier

Highlight • Lake

quick transfer to aria force boat, very friendly staff.

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8.15 km

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

Highlight • Rest Area

quick stop, little pub in a few minutes walk.

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8.47 km

Howtown Hamlet on Ullswater

Highlight • Trail

The hamlet of Howtown is beautifully located in a small bay on the eastern shore of Lake Ullswater. It's glorious hiking territory, with many trails that explore the surrounding Far …

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10.3 km

Hallinhag Wood

Highlight • Lake

Dipping its toes into Ullswater, Hallinhag Wood is a simply delightful little spot on the lower slopes of Hallin Fell. The path here saves people from having to ascend to …

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12.0 km

Lowther Barn Tearoom & Guest Accommodation

Highlight • Cafe

The Lowther Barn tearoom is open seasonally between the 23rd of May and the 3rd of October. During this period, it's open every day from 11:00 - 16:00.
It's a …

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15.1 km

Silver Point Viewpoint (Ullswater)

Highlight • Lake

Silver Point is a superb viewpoint for Ullswater and the surrounding fells. On the shoreline path between Patterdale and Howtown, it has become a popular photo spot down the years. …

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16.2 km

Artist's Seat memorial at Ullswater

Highlight • Natural Monument

The artist's seat pays tribute to three great artists who have been inspired by the beauty of Ullswater. It was the creation of Patricia Cook, herself an artist living in …

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17.8 km

Patterdale Village

Highlight • Pub

Like Glenridding, the mention of Patterdale makes most hikers think of Helvellyn and the adventures to be had on the third highest mountain in England. It was in Patterdale that …

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.05 km

4.55 km

2.93 km

1.27 km

1.01 km

902 m

500 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

7.29 km

1.31 km

733 m

721 m

591 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

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Comments

September 19, 2024,The Ullswater Steamer, Howtown & the eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

Lovely walk along the lake shore a few gentle climbs and decents and some uneven surfaces.
Did the walk on a beautiful mid September day but a month later with the autumn colours might be even better.

June 3, 2022,Lake district - From Howtown to Glenridding

I made this trekking tour with my wife and an 11yo boy. Planned with komoot and underestimated the trail, considering it basically flat. It's actually a series of up and down following a path along the lake, sometimes it's a nice gravel path, sometimes it becomes very stony/rooty and definitely wet. It took almost 3 hrs for a little more …

January 11, 2025,Activity

The Ullswater Way - had a nightmare with Kamoot so missed the first bit of day one and the second bit of day 2, but 37km over 2 days, thigh deep snow and -10 at times and a large slide/fall down a mountainside.. Great weekend!.

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The Ullswater Steamer, Howtown & the eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

Glenridding Pier

Howtown Pier – Ullswater Steamers

Howtown Hamlet on Ullswater

Hallinhag Wood

Lowther Barn Tearoom & Guest Accommodation

Silver Point Viewpoint (Ullswater)

Artist's Seat memorial at Ullswater

Patterdale Village

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