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View of Crummock Water – Thackthwaite Village loop from Lorton

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View of Crummock Water – Thackthwaite Village loop from Lorton

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View of Crummock Water – Thackthwaite Village loop from Lorton

01:14

11.8km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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768 m

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Basic and reasonably price campsite. Good base for exploring the northern fells.

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1.71 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Other

2.64 km

Thackthwaite Village

Highlight • Trail

Thackthwaite is a very small Lake District village. It's a great place to start a walk of the Wainwright's Low Fell and Fellbarrow - not too steep.

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4.74 km

View of Crummock Water from NCN71 Route, Foulsyke

Highlight • Viewpoint

National Cycle Network route 71 crosses from the Buttermere Valley into Lorton Vale. It's known as the C2C route and has stunning views over Crummock Water.

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5.08 km

Bench With View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great lunch or rest stop

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5.77 km

Loweswater Village Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

5.99 km

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Pub

A great mountain pub with good views, a nice beer garden, excellent beer and well-cooked food. They also have rooms if you fancy a bit of luxury and a hearty breakfast before the days running.

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6.96 km

View of Grasmoor

Highlight • Summit

Limited space in the car park - best to get there early in the busy season?

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

5.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

22 %

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View of Crummock Water – Thackthwaite Village loop from Lorton

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

View of Crummock Water

Thackthwaite Village

View of Crummock Water from NCN71 Route, Foulsyke

Bench With View of Crummock Water

Loweswater Village Hall

Kirkstile Inn

View of Grasmoor

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