Hawes Water – Leighton Moss Nature Reserve loop from Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

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Hawes Water – Leighton Moss Nature Reserve loop from Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

Moderate

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Hawes Water – Leighton Moss Nature Reserve loop from Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

02:54

10.6km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.02 km for 668 m

Customers only

After 8.85 km for 334 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

Hawes Water

Highlight • Lake

I think Kenny's above tip refers to the Hawes Water in the Lake District.

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5.66 km

Summerhouse Hill summit

Highlight • Summit

Summerhouse Hill 126m P32 (413ft)
(DoBIH Hill ID: 16287) [JNSA 23026]
Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape Definitive List summit.
County of Lancashire Definitive List summit.

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7.69 km

Causeway Hide

Highlight • Structure

Very good hide for viewing the wildlife around and on the lake.

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7.71 km

Leighton Moss Causeway

Highlight • Natural

Ignore the signs at the Western End of this public bridleway - there is a through way for cyclists with gravel/off road tyres

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8.56 km

Leighton Moss Sky Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point for seeing the birdlife in the surrounding reedbeds.

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8.68 km

RSPB Leighton Moss Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

RSPB visitor centre with a shop, cafe and lots of friendly advice and tips about the local wildlife.

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8.75 km

RSPB Leighton Moss Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe above the gift shop. Good selection of food and drink and cyclists and walkers get 10% off their bill 👍🚴☕

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9.22 km

Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The stunning Leighton Moss Reservoir was created in 1964 to provide saltmarsh habitats for rare and beautiful wildlife. You will find bitterns, red deer and Greylag geese hiding amongst the …

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