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Mardale Head – Small Water loop from Wood Howe

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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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9 m

View of Haweswater Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A fantastic long downhill section on the way back!

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36 m

Mardale Head

Highlight • Historical Site

Mardale Head is an excellent starting point for many grand adventures in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District. From here, trails splay out onto the likes of High …

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1.60 km

Small Water

Highlight • Lake

Great spot for a wild swim when bagging Wainwrights in the Far Eastern Fell as it is on the way to Mardale Ill Bell and High Street.
It is sheltered …

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3.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

583 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

13°C

9°C

45 %

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Mardale Head – Small Water loop from Wood Howe

View of Haweswater Reservoir

Mardale Head

Small Water

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