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North West England

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore – Tarn Hows loop from Hawkshead

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore – Tarn Hows loop from Hawkshead

Moderate

4.6

(10)

74

hikers

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore – Tarn Hows loop from Hawkshead

02:19

8.07km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.69 km

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Wonderful setting. Many views of the blue water. A nice easy path for a family walk a also for strollers and handicapped. Car park close by. Full on weekends.

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2

2.31 km

Bridge and bench overlooking Tarn Hows

Highlight • Bridge

2.61 km

Tom Heights Intake Plantation

Forest

2.92 km

Tarn Hows

Lake

5

3.66 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

3.67 km

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Tom Ghyll (or Gill) is a fast flowing stream with two spectacular waterfalls. There is a path along it up to Tarn Hows. Or if you leave Tarn Hows down to Glen Mary car park.

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7

4.10 km

Glen Mary Bridge National Trust car park

Highlight • Parking

A small pay and display car park at Glen Mary Bridge. Free for National Trust members.
Ideal starting point for a walk to Tarn Hows via the Tom Gill waterfalls.

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8

5.15 km

View of Lake District Hills

Highlight • Forest

9

5.42 km

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

10

5.49 km

Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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8.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

1.55 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.00 km

905 m

883 m

750 m

642 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 16 May

13°C

6°C

51 %

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