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Roundsea Wood and Moss – Bigland Tarn loop from Haverthwaite

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Roundsea Wood and Moss – Bigland Tarn loop from Haverthwaite

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Roundsea Wood and Moss – Bigland Tarn loop from Haverthwaite

02:44

9.78km

170m

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: February 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

River Leven

Lake

1.85 km

River Leven in Lake District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • River

Nice section of the walk along the River Leven. We stuck to the road as there were sheep in the fields and we had dogs but you can follow the river even closer by taking the footpath through the fields.

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4.00 km

Roundsea Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unspoilt nature, please note that part of the path is currently being repaired

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4.14 km

Roundsea Wood and Moss

Highlight • Natural

Coastal saltmarsh, acid woodland, limestone woodland and lowland raised mire make up this wildlife-rich national nature reserve. Amongst the many species that inhabit the reserve are otters, brown hares, sparrowhawks and marsh tits.

Access via the permissible footpath is by appointment only. Email john.osborne@naturalengland.org.uk to obtain a permit.

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7.54 km

Bigland Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Just to the east of the Leven Estuary, Bigland Tarn is a lovely place to take a picnic. There are views to the Coniston Fells, whilst the surrounding land makes for some lovely rural ambles. Nearby Bigland Barrow is one of Wainwright's Outlying Fells and offers splendid views from the lockout tower on its summit.

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7.96 km

Bigland Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Measuring 1,066 feet by 738 feet (325 m by 225 m), Bigland Tarn is a pretty lake in Cumbria. Surrounded by layered hills, the lake is situated at 518 feet (158 m). It has many hidden corners amongst the greenery on its banks.

Look out for buzzards and fish popping up to the surface of the lake. Unfortunately, the lake is a midge haven in high summer, so bring midge-repellent spray!

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9.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

2.46 km

2.19 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.51 km

1.98 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Weather

Friday 8 May

15°C

5°C

55 %

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Roundsea Wood and Moss – Bigland Tarn loop from Haverthwaite

River Leven in Lake District National Park

Roundsea Wood Nature Reserve

Roundsea Wood and Moss

Bigland Tarn

Bigland Tarn

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