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Semer Water – Cam High Road loop from Semer Water

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Bainbridge

Semer Water – Cam High Road loop from Semer Water

Hard

runners

Semer Water – Cam High Road loop from Semer Water

01:03

8.58km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Parking

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213 m

Semer Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

Semer Water is the second largest natural lake in England, the first being Malham Tarn. It is half a mile long. Beside walkers like yourself, it attracts people who like canoeing and fishing or anyone who loves beautiful natural places in beautiful settings.

On the northern bank, there is a car park, which is a good starting point. Spot the massive boulder nearby - these are called erratics, not native to this area, and carried over during the last Ice Age by the glacier. The same glacier carved the entire valley and, indeed, the lake.

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213 m

Semer Water

Highlight • Natural

2.42 km

Cam High Road (Roman Road)

Highlight • Trail

3.32 km

Cam High Road

Highlight • Trail

A dead straight ancient roman road that's best tackled on a gravel or MTB. From Bainbridge the ascent is very rocky, smoother on the descent to Ribbleshead Viaduct. The views are second to none from up here, especially on a clear day you can see for miles!

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7.00 km

Stalling Busk Old Church

Highlight • Religious Site

7.93 km

View of Semer Water from the South-East Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Semer Water is the second-largest natural lake in England, the first being Malham Tarn. It is half a mile long. Beside walkers like yourself, it attracts people who like canoeing and fishing or anyone who loves beautiful natural places in beautiful settings.

From the south-east bank here, there are terrific views across the water to Marsett on this nice little footpath. Sunsets can be completely spellbinding.

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8.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

1.08 km

278 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

1.43 km

1.20 km

643 m

293 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

17°C

9°C

24 %

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Semer Water – Cam High Road loop from Semer Water

Semer Water

Semer Water

Cam High Road (Roman Road)

Cam High Road

Stalling Busk Old Church

View of Semer Water from the South-East Bank

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