Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley
Experience Aira Force at its best as you head towards the waterfalls. Pass through woodland with lush green ferns & evergreens and emerge from the confines of the gorge to enjoy expansive views over Ullswater from the summit of Gowbarrow.
At 7.1 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way.
This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Elevation data from SRTM via OpenTopoData (open dataset).