Ascent: 1,000 feet. 2 The easy to follow track runs between farming fields, with stunning views of Blake Fell and Burnbank Fell. It's just to the west of the path and worth a small detour. A historical walk in Loweswater This three mile startwalks and finish at the Kirkstile Inn and give an outline of the history of es Loweswater and its people during the last thousand years. Loweswater is the smallest of the valley’s three lakes, with the full walk around the shore only around 6km in length. This would keep the views into lakeland ahead of us . I don’t often see more than a handful of people walking around Loweswater either. Guests at Kirkstile Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Loweswater, like hiking and cycling. Not too long. Keep right and continue along the wide gravel farming track, which bears around to the right. Loweswater became an independent parish, after nearly 800 years as achapel in the enormous parish of St Bees. It is only 4 miles round Loweswater. Walk around Loweswater This is a spectacular walk with mountain views, grassy tracks, coniferous and deciduous woodlands, a lake and a pub. Click thumbnails for larger images. The route includes a woodland stretch through Holme Wood where you can visit the beautiful Holme Force Waterfall. Distance: 5.9 miles. Mountain bike from Mosser to Loweswater, walk (or run) around the lake and have a dip in the water on the way back. His research suggests that the terrace path was only cut in the 1964, and the local vicar in 1929 said that the tradition was that the corpse road went beside the lake through Holme Wood. Distance: 4 km or 2.5 miles. The route is shown on the accompanying map, which is based on the first series Ordnance Survey of 1863, at 6” to one mile. Alan thinks that the National Trust promoted it as a corpse road in the 1970’s, and the error had been repeated ever since, Click here or on the Map Page icon for the route map, Scroll down – or click on any photo to enlarge it and you can then view as a slideshow, The start of the walk as we leave the car park at Maggie's Bridge - our route will take us above Holme Wood in the background, Having passed through the farmyard, we pause to look back over sweet Lorton Vale. Route card for Walk 37: Loweswater Fells. The Priory had the chapel and tithes of Loweswater … Author - Lou Johnson. Even without setting foot off the valley floor you feel like you are right at the heart of these giant peaks. The walk starts at the sty, just south of Fangs Brow farm, and parking is restricted near the sty at busy times. Crabtree Beck – Darling Fell Peak Loop from Loweswater, Loweswater – Holme Wood Loop from Pardshaw, Holme Wood – Loweswater Loop from Loweswater, Loweswater – Holme Wood Loop from Loweswater, Loweswater – Holme Wood Loop from Corpse Road, Darling Fell Peak – Low fell Loop from Pardshaw, Blake Fell – Loweswater Loop from Loweswater, Mellbreak – Loweswater Loop from Loweswater, Holme Wood – Loweswater Loop from Maggies Bridge, Mellbreak – Mellbreak Loop from Corpse Road, Low fell – Fellbarrow Loop from Corpse Road, Blake Fell – Gavel Fell Loop from Lamplugh, Holme Wood – Holme Wood Bothy Loop from Pardshaw, Fellbarrow – Low fell Loop from Loweswater. The walk begins on the narrow lane that runs along the western side of Wastwater. Refreshments Kirkstyle Inn, Loweswater Toilets None on walk Map OS Explorer OL4 Save it for a good, clear day. Loweswater is a small scattered hamlet situated between the lakes Loweswater and Crummock Water. Approximately two miles from Nether Wasdale there is a layby on the right (Grid Ref NY 149 051) with parking for 4-5 cars. Weather: Mostly cloudy, a couple of showers and some patches of sun, A combination of bad weather and a bad cough have kept me indoors for far too long. Navigation Tips on Loweswater. Another very windy day came along so heads ruled hearts and we chose a low level walk along Loweswater instead of a hike over some of the higher fells. 2 The easy to follow track runs between farming fields, with stunning views of Blake Fell and Burnbank Fell. It’s not that difficult since you need a beck for a waterfall and there’s only one. Walked on 18/05/2009. In the wood is Holme Force - a waterfall of great beauty, which is rarely visited as it is not noticeable from the lakeside path. And with a good dose of mountains surrounding it. Keep right and continue along the wide gravel farming track, which bears around to the right. Loweswater remains relatively untouched by tourism, and is much quieter than the neighbouring lakes, Buttermere and Crummock Water. A path runs along the south-west side and connects to the road at both ends, so you can start your route at either car parking point. We followed the path along the head of the lake to Hudson Place and decided to walk anti-clockwise for a change. Information. But procrastination won out and instead we headed out for one of our favourite walks. The wind is really … There is a circular walk around the lake which follows the lake shore and makes its way through Holme Wood - a small mixed woodland which runs down the south west side of Loweswater, and is populated by deer and red squirrels. We present you with a total of 15 hiking trails around Loweswater — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going. The walk starts at the sty, just south of Fangs Brow farm, and parking is restricted near the sty at busy times. If I lived in the Lake District, and maybe had a dog, I reckon a walk around Loweswater would be my daily go-to. The pastoral lake and village are tucked away in the north-western corner of the Lake District in a much quieter, less dramatic landscape. There are plenty of holiday cottages in the lake district from which this walk is easily accessible. The pastoral lake and village are tucked away in the north-western corner of the Lake District in a much quieter, less dramatic landscape. There’s a great waterfall, Holme Force, but you’ll have to hunt around the wood for a bit to find it. Loweswater: a walk ‘round’ Loweswater, I feel, is best done both ways on the far side, going along the old coffin route half way up the fell side which has superb views and returning along the shore path through Holme Wood: this avoids having to walk along the road.. View Route: Loweswater Terrace (6.5 miles) Local fells. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip. Lands around Loweswater The Walk. Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km. Route: Loweswater and Holme Wood. Have a look for the pretty waterfall of Holme Force in the woods to the south. Start point: Maggie's Bridge car park - grid ref. Area : Western Lake District. We’ve followed this route on numerous occasions at every time of the year and never tire of it, Postscript: since publishing this walk, I’ve been contacted by Alan Cleaver, author of The Corpse Roads of Cumbria. We'll turn sharp right at the head of the valley, Looking back along Highnook Beck to Low Fell, We cross the bridge over the beck and turn right, Whiteside and Grasmoor on the far side of Lorton Vale, Looking back along the old coffin road to Black Crag, We reach the edge of Holme Wood and look across to Grasmoor, Mellbreak and Crummock Water, Loweswater fells as we walk above Holme Wood, Looking back along the old coffin road as it contours around the lower slopes of Carling Knott. 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