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Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

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North West England

Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

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Gowbarrow Fell summit – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Matterdale

01:55

5.57km

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

29 m

Pivot Dockray Bridge

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Pivot Dockray Bridge

Eastern side

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2

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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3

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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4

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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5

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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6

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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7

4.19 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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8

4.33 km

Aira Force Waterfall

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B

5.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

2.20 km

440 m

109 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

1.59 km

605 m

477 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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