Walk Loweswater via the coffin road – Lake District, Cumbria, England

A lovely walk to discover the beauty of Loweswater and the surrounding fells. Perfect for the entire family.

Loweswater via coffin route walk information:

  • Distance: 10km
  • Duration 2h30
  • Ascent: 300m
  • Level: Medium
  • Car Park: Loweswater National Trust car park, CA13 0RU, limited space.
  • Dog friendly: yes can have sheeps and cows in fields.
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start of the walk

Some time ago we hiked around Loweswater Lake and we thought it would be nice to go back and do the peaks around it. So, for this hike we decided to visit the heights of the lake by passing between Carling Knott and the Holme Forest. The trail overlooks the entire Loweswater Valley and allows you to see Crummock Water. It is quite large path, in good condition and well indicated. There is just a small climb after the farm after that it is quite flat. Dogs are allowed you just have to keep them on leash at certain passages because you have to cross fields with animals. It is possible to do this hike with children who like to walk because it is not too hard and short enough.

river after the farm

Here are the key steps to do this hike:

  • From the car park take the path towards High Nook Farm. Pass the farm by its left side then continue straight through the fields. Once in the valley, cross the river and take  right on the path that goes uphill above the forest.
  • Follow this trail for a long time. It will go up, down and arrive at a junction. Take the one on the right (do not go towards the main road) which goes through fields and along a stone wall.
  • After arriving at an asphalt road turn right and follow this path. It passes in front of several small farms. Turn right at Jenkinson Place and right again at Hudson Place.
  • Arrived at the last farm turn left to the path that goes through the forest Holme and along the edge of the lake. Follow this path to the car park.

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Loweswater lake in the background
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Valley after the first farm

Find all our dog friendly walks in the Lake District National Park in this page. To discover our adventures in the UK it is here.

8 thoughts on “Walk Loweswater via the coffin road – Lake District, Cumbria, England

  1. Cc Wow elle est géniale cette randonnée, de grands espaces de nature verte, le silence, une vue superbe sur ce lac avec les monts en arrière plan. De beaux moments de liberté, à refaire pour le plaisir des yeux et de l’esprit.

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