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Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Selside

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Skelsmergh And Scalthwaiterigg

Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Selside

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5.0

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Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Selside

01:50

15.1km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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508 m

River Sprint

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The River Sprint rises high on Harter Fell and flows into the River Kent just south of Burneside. The first two miles of the river feature a series of spectacular …

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732 m

Garnett Bridge Wood

Forest

10.7 km

Potter Tarn

Highlight • Lake

I’ve walked routes past here in all different weather over the years, it’s steep going up from the Bowston end but not too bad via the Longsleddale Road end. Going …

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11.4 km

Gurnal Dubs

Highlight • Lake

Great spot for a mid-run dip.

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11.6 km

Gurnal Dubs Tarn

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This is a beautiful tarn below the minor summit of Ulgraves, not far from the village of Staveley. On the walk in, you are rewarded with superb views across nearby …

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12.8 km

Rural Pathway Descent in Lake District National Park

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Great track to run down

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15.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

2.39 km

1.07 km

710 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

3.81 km

2.09 km

1.07 km

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

79 %

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Potter Tarn – Gurnal Dubs Tarn loop from Selside

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Potter Tarn

Gurnal Dubs

Gurnal Dubs Tarn

Rural Pathway Descent in Lake District National Park

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