Mardale Head – Small Water loop from Wood Howe
Mardale Head – Small Water loop from Wood Howe
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Mardale Head – Small Water loop from Wood Howe
01:08
3.22km
190m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 18, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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9 m
View of Haweswater Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
36 m
Mardale Head
Highlight • Historical Site
There was once a hamlet near here called Mardale Green, which was submerged when the reservoir was created in the 1930s to supply water to Greater Manchester. When the water is low, the remains of the village can still be seen – a ghostly sight.
Tip by
1.60 km
Small Water
Highlight • Lake
It is sheltered and there is a small beach which is ideal for a picnic.
It is quieter than many of the tarns in the Lake District and we had it to ourselves on a Saturday.
But be prepared for cold water, even on a hot summer's day as it is 510 meters (1,673 feet) above sea level. It feeds into Haweswater via Small Water Beck.
Tip by
3.22 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.16 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.52 km
583 m
119 m
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