High Dam Lake – Gummer's How loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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High Dam Lake – Gummer's How loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Hard

runners

High Dam Lake – Gummer's How loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

03:48

32.2km

760m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.36 km for 173 m

Customers only

After 12.5 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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159 m

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched …

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3.14 km

High Dam Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a fantastic swimming area and a great place for a picnic. The water is beautifully clear but can be cold, so take care.

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4.42 km

Scar Wood

Forest

4.77 km

The Brows

Forest

8.98 km

Beach

12.1 km

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Highlight • Cafe

Joey's Cafe in the courtyard of the Claife Viewing Station serves baked goods, light meals, drinks and snacks. It's not owned or managed by the National Trust but is part …

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12.4 km

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Highlight • Lake

Stunning spot next to the lake. Lots of hiking options from here. Also some great little selfcatering cottages for rent.

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12.5 km

Windermere Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The Windemere Ferry carries people between the eastern and western shores of the lake. The crossing takes around 10 minutes and boats leave generally around every 20 minutes. You can …

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13.0 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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13.2 km

Bowness-on-Windermere Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Large car £1 an hour, snack bar and Ferry across to Ash Landing

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18.5 km

Podnet Tarn

Lake

23.9 km

Gummer's How

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gummer's How is situated on the eastern shore of Windermere, near its southern end. While the hill is small by Lakeland standards, it affords magnificent views over Windermere, across to the Coniston fells and Morecambe Bay.

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27.8 km