Old Corpse Road – Haweswater Hotel loop from Shap Abbey

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Old Corpse Road – Haweswater Hotel loop from Shap Abbey

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Old Corpse Road – Haweswater Hotel loop from Shap Abbey

01:18

15.3km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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be ready to push ad carry bike

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View of Haweswater from the Old Corpse Road

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This trail is beautiful. We paused numerous times just to listen to the lapping of the water at sunset. What a treat.

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9.62 km

Haweswater

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Haweswater Hotel

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Great food, coffee and beer with very friendly & efficient service. Views from the front terrace are lovely.

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View of Swindale Valley from the Concrete Road

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The public road from Swindale crosses the private concrete road owned by United Utilities.

At these crossroads is a fantastic view over the valley which the concrete road cuts through.

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