Thirlmere Circular

Julia Ewart

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The Walk takes us through Highpark Wood, along the base of the west side of Helvellyn, passing numerous waterfalls cascading down the screes, on our way to Wythburn. From here we follow the shoreline path alongside the reservoir as it weaves through Oak & Birch woodland, preserved as a site of scientific interest. At the North end of the reservoir we cross the dam where the plaque is situated, commemerating the building of the reservoir to provide water for Manchester by North West Water. We then head South through Greathow Wood, along the shoreline path to the starting point.

England - North England - Cumbria - Lake District - North East

Features

Birds, Church, Flowers, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Lake/Loch, Public Transport, Toilets, Waterfall, Wildlife, Woodland

02/05/2011 - Henry Bryce

The name of the car park is Swirl and it is clearly marked, do not look for the name Highwood. Local maps classify the Thirlmere Circular as 9.91 miles but most of the path is only 12 to 18" wide and is pitted with stones, rocks and tree roots. This makes it feel a very long, tiring, walk and I don't think 4 hours is a realistic time, we took over 5 hours. It was however very scenic.

12/10/2005 - Walkingworld Administrator

Remember in places where terrain is more hard going the mileage will seem much more than it actually is. Julia's estimate of mileage is fairly accurate.

10/10/2005 - anita lowe

wow !!!!!!!!!!!!! more like 11 /12 miles... a long walk round... well worthy of a pint at the end... the shoreline is quite rough terrain in places... a good walk in the summertime.