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Eskdale Mill – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

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North West England

Eskdale Mill – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

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4.8

(5)

54

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Eskdale Mill – River Esk Northern Shore Trail loop from Eskdale

01:30

5.66km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

56 m

Eskdale Mill

Highlight • Structure

Eskdale Mill is a historic watermill dating back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest working watermills in the Lake District. The mill has now been restored …

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2

123 m

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

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3

1.04 km

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Highlight • Historical Site

4

1.06 km

St Catherine's Church and Stepping Stones, Eskdale

Highlight • Religious Site

Everyone loves stepping stones

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5

1.66 km

River Esk Northern Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The River Esk is a beautiful mountain river flowing off the Lake District fells down towards the sea. This section has a nice trail along the northern bank, passing plenty …

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6

2.73 km

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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2.87 km

Crag Coppice

Forest

8

4.54 km

Gill Force

Highlight • Waterfall

B

5.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

1.66 km

555 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

1.32 km

1.29 km

422 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

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3°C

18 %

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