LOWESWATER Love, circular walk visiting a waterfall and Shaun the Sheep!
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- čas přidán 29. 05. 2023
- Loweswater is nestled in the western part of the Lakes and is a great Lake District walk away from the crowds with a choice of routes. On this walk you can visit the Holme Force waterfall and also discover Shaun the Sheep on holiday. Worth reading the comments as well for more info.
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We begin the walk on the eastern side of the lake having parked in a lay-by near Loweswater Hall. This side of the lake alternates between walking on the quiet road and a dirt footpath by the edge of the lake. We have the opportunity to rest on a bench overlooking the lake and take in the great views.
On one of the occasions where we are forced onto the road we come across an ancient enclosure called a Pinfold. The was used to hold sheep that had wondered on to common land. To retrieve sheep the owner would have to pay a fine. Next we come across an old farm house dating from the 17th century.
Eventually, we find the turning that takes us down to the southern end of the lake via Maggie's Bridge. It is here we also see the available free car park for about 15 cars. Next we reach the main path alongside the lake on the western side near Watergate Farm.
Here we have a choice of taking the high ground onto the fells through Holme Wood or staying on the easy route alongside the lakeshore. For now we choose the high route, but we return later to do the easy route.
Up through the woods we travel a steep path and we discovered is blocked due to tree felling. However, there is good signage which we follow all the way to the top and out of the woods. Gaining a footpath high on the fells we are rewarded with some magnificent views of the Loweswater lake and the mountain tops of the lakeland fells. Having admired the views we now head downward to eventually join the path near to the lakeshore at Hudson Place. This is where the high route and the easy route come together.
We now return to the junction at Watergate Farm and take the easy route. However, this route splits with the option to visit the waterfall or alternatively, the lakeshore walk. Initially, we take the path to the waterfall passing the Wishing Tree. The spectacular waterfall of Holme Force is shown to its full potential in the glorious sunlight.
Having visited Holme Force we now take the path along side the lake. Firstly, we come across the Bothy owned by the National Trust. Around here, we find a substantial beach that could be used for swimming and we admire the great vistas that can be gained from this advantage point.
Now we continue the walk and as we near Hudson Place we come across Shaun the Sheep on holiday in one of the fields. Having admired Shaun we take the footpath that crosses the northern end of the lake and end our journey in a field of Buttercups.
The easy route is around four miles and the longer route is around six miles.
My apologies. I got confused where you started froom bur a second viewing of the video clarified!!
😁👍🏼No problem, I still enjoyed reliving the moment! As I said, hope you get chance to visit. ATB
@@AmblingTrails We did the walk last weekend. Wet but good anyway.
We started 90 minutes later than planned as the road running along the lake is closed to traffic for repairs (we approached from Cockermouth direction). This meant a big diversion to get to our start point.
That's certainly worth knowing, thanks for sharing. Will try to pin your comment at the top, so other might read if they are thinking of doing the route. Cheers
Thank you for sharing! I'm a Lowes and my great, great, great, grandfather came to Canada in 1827. I've never seen the area where my ancestors immigrated from- so this is MUCH appreciated. 🙏❤️
Wow, that’s an amazing connection! Thanks for the comment it’s great that you’ve shared this 👍🏼😁
Thank you from New Orleans.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your info, 😁👍🏼
Great vid well paced and very informative well done 👍 I'll be looking at the other offers soon !
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the comment. 😁
Never herd of a pinder before!
Yes, watch those sheep 😁🐑🐏🐑
Oooh. Another video to watch! Still on the Dales Way walk, myself. Found the most amazing wild camp spot last night, just after the bridge at Beckermonds. Along the river bank, behind a wall, just off the trail. As i was setting up two Army Apache helicopters flew directly overhead at about 200ft, awesome site & sound. Called in at Buckden store later this morning for a few supplies. Nice Cornish Pasties! Decided to stay a day or two at the campsite across the road from the store to get a few things clean, seeing as the weather is so glorious and make use of The Buck Inn 😍.
Sounds Awesome! You've certainly landed well with the weather. Love the background detail your giving, I can really visualise where you're at. Starting the Snowdonia Way tomorrow. Have a great adventure. Cheers
Just watched the video. Those views from the top..WOW!
Making me want to head back to the lakes after reaching Ilkley :)
I literally left the train at Winderemere and headed straight for the start/finish of the Dales Way.
WOW indeed, glad you enjoyed them! Have a great week.
Looks a lovely walk. How did you get back to your car at Loweswater Hall after the field of Buttercups at the end of your video, as the Eastern side of the lake shows only a road and no footpaths?
Yes it’s a really nice walk and a part of the Lakes still undiscovered by many. Although the map only shows road on the eastern side of the lake, on the ground quite often you can find a footpath following the lakeshore. However, when you come out of the Buttercup field, turn right which will take you on to the road but walking wise you are away from any traffic as there is about space for 20 ish cars. Only about 50 metres onwards from there is the lay-by that I was parked in. Hope you get the opportunity to discover the joys of this area. Thanks for watching and if you need further info happy to help. Cheers Nigel