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Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

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Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

01:52

16.6km

260m

Running

Thirlmere reservoir fills the long valley west of the Helvellyn massif in the central Lake District. Typically viewed from the A591 as you drive north or south, it’s an impressive lake that surprisingly doesn’t get a lot of footfall. A full loop of the reservoir is 10.3 miles (16.6 km),…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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2.90 km

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam

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The reservoir was created in the 1800s to provide water for the rapidly growing Manchester. This dam was built which flooded the valley and joined the two smaller lakes that …

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6.86 km

Launchy Gill Waterfall and Thirlmere Western Shore

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Launchy Gill tumbles down off Armboth Fell to reach Thirlmere at a small beach on the quiet western shore. If you’re running around the reservoir, it's a nice place to …

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11.7 km

Thirlmere Eastern Shore Gravel Trail

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This wide gravel trail follows the eastern shore of Thirlmere reservoir above the busy A591. It's not technical but fun to run with great views. If you're in a group …

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16.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.26 km

1.91 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

3.95 km

2.92 km

914 m

573 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

3°C

42 %

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Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

01:52h

16.6km

260m

Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

Thirlmere Reservoir Dam

Launchy Gill Waterfall and Thirlmere Western Shore

Thirlmere Eastern Shore Gravel Trail

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