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Hawkshead Village – Hill Top Farm loop from Finsthwaite

Moderate

21

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Hawkshead Village – Hill Top Farm loop from Finsthwaite

01:38

24.7km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.82 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

The Brows

Forest

2

8.17 km

View of Esthwaite Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

8.37 km

Unfortunately I do not have any photos, but if you ever find yourself out this way, please go visit the cafe. It's a quiet lake making it a bird watchers …

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4

8.94 km

The end of the trail spits you straight out onto a road. Anchor on early.

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5

11.8 km

The Little Ice Cream Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Very generous scoops of ice cream

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6

11.8 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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7

11.9 km

Hawkshead Grammar School

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hawkshead Grammar School, founded in 1585 by the Archbishop of York and closed in 1909, is recommended to every visitor of the small Cumbrian town. Entry

No doubt the …

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8

15.5 km

Hill Top Farm

Highlight • Historical Site

9

15.7 km

Hilltop Farm Parking

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B

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

1.71 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

3.41 km

1.60 km

593 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

35 %

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