The Woolpack Inn – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

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The Woolpack Inn – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

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The Woolpack Inn – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

00:45

6.64km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Hostel

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506 m

The Woolpack Inn

Highlight • Pub

Decent parking spot to hike Green Crag. Pay at the pub or get there early as I did and just have a polite coffee in the pub on your return. …

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884 m

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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3.12 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Esk flows through Eskdale. Lovely paths follow the banks, giving access to the river for paddling or just to enjoy the view. Bit rocky and rough but not far from the road and great fun for kids.

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3.39 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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3.41 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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4.11 km

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Highlight • Historical Site

4.13 km

St Catherine's Church and Stepping Stones, Eskdale

Highlight • Religious Site

Everyone loves stepping stones

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4.70 km

River Esk Northern Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The River Esk is a beautiful mountain river flowing off the Lake District fells down towards the sea. This section has a nice trail along the northern bank, passing plenty …

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6.64 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

1.62 km

789 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.26 km