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Backbarrow Stone Bridge – Bigland Tarn loop from Haverthwaite

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North West England

Backbarrow Stone Bridge – Bigland Tarn loop from Haverthwaite

Moderate

3.8

(6)

17

hikers

Backbarrow Stone Bridge – Bigland Tarn loop from Haverthwaite

02:17

7.86km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

315 m

Backbarrow Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

An old stone bridge, quite impressive when the River Leven is in full flow.

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2

857 m

Railway Crossing in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Structure

Crossing can be abit slippery.

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3

3.71 km

Bigland Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Measuring 1,066 feet by 738 feet (325 m by 225 m), Bigland Tarn is a pretty lake in Cumbria. Surrounded by layered hills, the lake is situated at 518 feet …

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4

4.14 km

Bigland Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Just to the east of the Leven Estuary, Bigland Tarn is a lovely place to take a picnic. There are views to the Coniston Fells, whilst the surrounding land makes …

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5.80 km

River Leven

Lake

6

6.39 km

Haverthwaite Station Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Good selection of hot and cold sandwiches and homemade cakes. If you’re lucky you’ll see the steam train too

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B

7.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

2.77 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

4.61 km

2.88 km

376 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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