GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Hawkshead to Tarn Hows Walk

2 miles (3 km)

This route visits the lovely Tarn Hows from the village of Hawkshead. It's about a 2 mile walk from the village, climbing to the Tarns on a mixture of country lanes and public footpaths.
The walk starts in the centre of Hawkshead and follows Vicarage Lane out of the village. You then turn right to follow a footpath up to Keen Ground Wood and the hamlet of Hawkshead Hill. You then pass through the woodland of Hill Fell and the Sawrey Ground Plantation before coming to Tarn Hows. Here you'll find well surfaced tracks taking you around the tarn with some nice woodland trails as well. You can also climb to a lovely viewpoint at the south eastern end of the site.

Hawkshead to Tarn Hows Walk OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Hawkshead to Tarn Hows Walk Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Sun Inn in Hawkshead is a popular option for walkers. They do really good food including an excellent fish and chips. It's a friendly place and can be easily found in the village on Main Street with a postcode of LA22 0NT for your sat navs. The inn is also very dog friendly if you have your pet with you.

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Photos

War Memorial in the churchyard, Hawkshead - geograph.org.uk - 168976

War Memorial in the churchyard, Hawkshead

Hawkshead Hill (geograph 3634535)

Hawkshead Hill

Tenter Hill from Hawkshead Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1233068

Tenter Hill from Hawkshead Hill

View of Tarn Hows - geograph.org.uk - 839025

View of Tarn Hows

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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