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Wast Water – Burnmoor Tarn loop from Seascale

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Wast Water – Burnmoor Tarn loop from Seascale

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Wast Water – Burnmoor Tarn loop from Seascale

03:44

48.6km

750m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.42 km for 99 m

After 22.7 km for 217 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.7 km

Wast Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is from the western and southern banks of Wast Water that a view, often cited as England's favourite, will enchant anyone who visits. Framed perfectly by the lake below, …

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19.0 km

Wast Water Scenic Road

Highlight • Trail

Remote and ever so picturesque. It's worth taking the northern road to the Lake from Nether Wasdale and then riding along the Lake before heading back toward Eskdale.

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24.0 km

Fence Wood

Forest

26.5 km

Burnmoor Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pass by Burnmoor Tarn on one of the many tracks across Eskdale Moor.

This unassuming tarn is one of the largest completely natural tarns in the Lakes, which flows into …

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29.9 km

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

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30.9 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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32.9 km

Bridleway in Lake District National Park

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

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33.7 km

Milkingstead Wood

Forest

33.9 km

River Esk Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural

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

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35.2 km

Eskdale Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

If you need supplies this little shop is the place to go in Eskdale. This place has saved me a number of times when I was running short on snacks or water!

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

13.1 km

6.63 km

6.44 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

20.6 km

11.6 km

6.83 km

5.07 km

2.53 km

1.77 km

166 m

Elevation

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Wast Water – Burnmoor Tarn loop from Seascale

Wast Water

Wast Water Scenic Road

Burnmoor Tarn

Boot Village

Packhorse Bridge Wild Swimming Spot on the River Esk

Bridleway in Lake District National Park

River Esk Swimming Spot

Eskdale Stores

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