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Staveley-In-Cartmel

Finsthwaite Tower – High Dam Lake loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Running trails & routes

North West England

Staveley-In-Cartmel

Finsthwaite Tower – High Dam Lake loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Hard

5.0

(1)

36

runners

Finsthwaite Tower – High Dam Lake loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

01:22

11.2km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

99 m

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere.

Its name is derived …

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2

175 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

1.02 km

Finsthwaite Tower

Highlight • Monument

Finsthwaite Tower stands proudly above Newby Bridge and affords spectacular views. The Grade II-listed, two-storey folly was built to commemorate the 18th Century Wars.

After many years of decay, Finsthwaite …

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4

1.50 km

View of Fairfield, Hart Crag and Lake Windermere

Highlight • Forest

This is a lovely woodland walk on good paths

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5

1.94 km

Woodland Trust Historical Plaque

Highlight • Monument

6

3.72 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.

Tip by

7

4.58 km

Peatland Boardwalk

Highlight • Natural

8

7.22 km

Boretree Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Boretree Tarn

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B

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

939 m

335 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

1.64 km

1.02 km

335 m

202 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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