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Elter Water – River Brathay loop from Skelwith

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North West England

Elter Water – River Brathay loop from Skelwith

Easy

79

runners

Elter Water – River Brathay loop from Skelwith

00:28

4.45km

40m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

38 m

25% Ascent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

2

1.20 km

Elter Water

Highlight • Lake

Elter Water is a beautiful little lake surrounded by some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery. To the northwest is a classic view of the Langdale Pikes, an iconic …

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3

2.12 km

Gravel path beside Great Langdale Beck

Highlight • Trail

Very good gravel/cobble surface. Usually very busy with families and walkers.

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4

2.17 km

Elter Water

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Elter Water is a small lake in the Lake District. It has a length of 1.00 km, a maximum width of approximately 390 metres, a maximum depth of 7 metres and an area of 0.16 square kilometres.
(Wikipedia)

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5

4.00 km

River Brathay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Brathay is a river in North West England. The name comes from the Old Norse and means broad river. The river rises at an elevation of 393 metres above …

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Tip by

6

4.30 km

Skelwith Bridge Hotel Bar

Highlight • Pub

Warm and welcoming

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B

4.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

560 m

557 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

568 m

270 m

213 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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5°C

31 %

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