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River Brathay – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

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River Brathay – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

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River Brathay – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

04:36

37.3km

1,040m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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764 m

Rose Castle Plantation

Forest

2.19 km

Iron Keld Plantation

Forest

12.6 km

25% Ascent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

12.9 km

Chesters Bakery & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Bakery and shop open from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week.

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13.2 km

The Brathay is a river in North West England. The name comes from the Old Norse and means broad river. The river rises at an elevation of 393 metres above sea level, near the Three Shire Stone at the highest point of Wrynose Pass in the Lake District. Its catchment includes the northern flanks of Wetherlam, Great Carrs and other parts of the Furness Fells, as well as a significant part of the Langdale Fells. The river flows through Elter Water which forms the dividing line between the upper and lower catchments.
(Wikipedia)

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13.9 km

Elter Water

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Elter Water is a beautiful little lake surrounded by some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery. To the northwest is a classic view of the Langdale Pikes, an iconic skyline. The lake lends its name to the charming village of Elterwater, also to the northwest. An excellent stone slab trail links to the village via the lake shore to nearby Skelwith Bridge.

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15.3 km

The Britannia Inn

Highlight • Pub

Very pleasant inn with spacious terrace. Opening hours: every day from 11:00 to 23:00.

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21.2 km

View Down Langdale Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful view of Langdale Valley, enjoy it.

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21.2 km

Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best views in the Lakes. A terrible surface down though. Take care.

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36.7 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 them in 1929 before selling half to the National Trust. Over on golakes.co.uk/travel there's loads of useful information about getting around here.

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37.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

6.27 km

4.25 km

4.24 km

790 m

468 m

195 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

7.28 km

6.82 km

5.22 km

3.03 km

2.14 km

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 14 August

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River Brathay – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

25% Ascent in Lake District National Park

Chesters Bakery & Shop

River Brathay

Elter Water

The Britannia Inn

View Down Langdale Valley

Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

Tarn Hows

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