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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from Legburthwaite

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from Legburthwaite

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4.8

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Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from Legburthwaite

01:19

4.06km

160m

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 16, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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788 m

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Over a century ago, a large dam at the valley's northern end submerged two small lakes and a hamlet, forming Thirlmere Reservoir - a stunning spot for cycling.

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840 m

Thirlmere Dam Tower

Highlight • Monument

Don't walk on the wall as dangerous but nice tower and plaque to commemorate the dam.

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902 m

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Lake

Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.

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1.20 km

Thirlmere Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Once a smaller, natural lake, Thirlmere is a reservoir that was created in the 19th century to supply water to the burgeoning industrial powerhouse of Manchester. The reservoir occupies the …

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1.54 km

View of Rocky Cliff in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.86 km

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The reservoir was created in the 1800s to provide water for the rapidly growing Manchester. This dam was built which flooded the valley and joined the two smaller lakes that …

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4.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.58 km

1.13 km

832 m

472 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

14°C

11°C

59 %

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Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir – Thirlmere Dam Tower loop from Legburthwaite

Thirlmere Dam and Reservoir

Thirlmere Dam Tower

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam Road

Thirlmere Reservoir

View of Rocky Cliff in Lake District National Park

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam

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