Haweswater & Loadpot Hill: A Hike in The Eastern Lakes

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Dec 14
2024

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This hike is about 16km (10 miles) with ~650m of ascent. While nothing technical, there are several steep ascents and descents. Terrain is a mix of upland tracks and open access land..

Join Outdoor Lads for a hike in the quieter Eastern Fells of The Lake District; where we'll summit two less visited Wainwrights and see great views of the surrounding hills and lakes.

Points of interest on the route:

Haweswater Nature Reserve: We'll begin our walk by hiking along the side of Haweswater;  one of The Lake District's least disturbed bodies of Water, with water sports and boating banned. This has allowed wetland animals to flourish, including many waterbirds; with passing ospreys and golden eagles being spotted here. 

Measand Beck: We'll leave Haweswater to begin the steep ascent to along the side of Measand Beck, where we'll pass several small waterfalls as the river flows into a narrow valley. We eventually reach Low Kop, giving us views down the impressive valley.

Wether Hill: At 670m, the grassy top of our first Wainwright will give us great views into Fusedale and up to High Raise to the South. Also look out for the fell ponies that live wild here, as they often graze on the slopes leading up to the summit.

Loadpot Hill: Our second Wainwright is the highest point of the walk, at 672m. From here we'll have great views over the Northern Fells and down to Ullswater. Once we've had a relax at the summit, we'll circle our way back down to the start point.

Other Information:

Dog Suitability:

Dogs are always welcome on my walks, though their behaviour and safety is their owners responsibility. This includes cleaning up after them, controlling their behaviour around other animals or people, and assisting them over any stiles or streams we may cross.

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