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Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

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Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

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Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

01:56

5.62km

290m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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29 m

Pivot Dockray Bridge

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Pivot Dockray Bridge

Eastern side

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59 m

The Royal Hotel Dockray

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The only bar open within walking distance of Troutbeck.

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1.37 km

Ullswater view from Gowbarrow Fell

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A nice steep climb from the main track to the top here, worth it with the panoramic views.

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1.56 km

View of Ullswater in the Lake District National Park

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Small Fell but lovely views

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1.80 km

Gowbarrow Fell summit

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Gowbarrow Fell is a gloriously accessible Wainwright summit on the northern shore of Ullswater. It can be combined with a hike to Aira Force, the famous waterfall that tumbles down …

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3.58 km

View of Waterfall and Stone Bridge

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great water fall but quite rocky and full of steps so not accesible for all

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3.90 km

Aira Beck Waterfalls

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Aira Beck is most famous for its 66-foot (20 m) waterfall, Aira Force. It's a sight that has been popular since Victorian times and is surrounded by a landscaped park …

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4.33 km

Aira Force Upper Cascades

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a nice walk along the waterfall and river. few stairs at start and end so not the most accesible so be weary

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5.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

2.20 km

655 m

104 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.61 km

714 m

590 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

Pivot Dockray Bridge

The Royal Hotel Dockray

Ullswater view from Gowbarrow Fell

View of Ullswater in the Lake District National Park

Gowbarrow Fell summit

View of Waterfall and Stone Bridge

Aira Beck Waterfalls

Aira Force Upper Cascades

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