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Tarn Hows Loop — 7.5 km Running Route

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Tarn Hows Loop is a 7.5 km (4.6 miles) loop in South Lakeland, England: hilly, with 222 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Lake District National Park
222 mAscent
Paved20%Paved
4/5Hilly
Tarn Hows Loop running route
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Location: South Lakeland, England

Embark on a captivating 7.5km loop around the enchanting Tarn Hows in South Lakeland. This scenic route, predominantly paved, begins its climb through peaceful woodlands from the junction of Shepherd's Bridge Lane and Tilberthwaite Avenue. You'll be rewarded with breathtaking views as you navigate the 222m of ascent, reaching Tarn Hows itself, a truly iconic Lakeland beauty spot.

The return leg follows a section of the renowned Cumbria Way, offering a different perspective of this stunning area. With its significant incline and mostly paved surfaces, this route is ideal for those seeking a challenging and picturesque training run, or for a memorable sightseeing adventure through some of the Lake District's most cherished landscapes.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.5 km loop in South Lakeland, England with around 222 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 30 metres of climb per kilometre, 222 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 80% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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