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Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint – Cartmel Priory loop from Grange-over-Sands

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North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Grange-Over-Sands

Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint – Cartmel Priory loop from Grange-over-Sands

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5.0

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Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint – Cartmel Priory loop from Grange-over-Sands

02:46

8.52km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

125 m

Eggerslack Wood

Highlight • Trail

A tranquil stretch of woodland just south of Kendal, Eggerslack Wood is a popular natural retreat. Here, you can follow the network of footpaths through thick greenery of holly, ivy …

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2

1.58 km

Not sure what these rocks were but they were fun to walk across. Big cracks so take it carefully. Rewarded with a look out point across Grange over Sands

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3

1.74 km

Hampsfell Hospice Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

"Hampsfell Hospiz", a robust limestone tower monument, built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel. It offers shelter in bad weather and extensive views in better conditions.
On the roof …

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4

4.32 km

Cartmel Food Shed

Highlight • Cafe

5

4.36 km

The Mallard Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An ace little cafe stop in Cartmel that's well worth a stop by and wonderfully cyclist-friendly. It's named after the ducks on the nearby River Eea that are always looking for crumbs!

Check out seasonal opening times here: unsworthsyard.co.uk/mallard-tea-shopnest

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6

4.46 km

Cartmel Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Today, Cartmel Priory is the parish church of Cartmel, though it is a building steeped in history and culture. It was founded in 1189 by William Marshall, 1st Earl of …

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7

7.33 km

this place is easy accessible by a walk through woodland and has some spending views. soon you will be at the summit with 360 views around you but for now enjoy the peace and quiet of your surroundings

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8.52 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

1.63 km

896 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

2.18 km

823 m

672 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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