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.
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54.58, -2.92 · rel 19431032
54.58, -2.92 · rel 19431032
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley
7,1 km from Aira Force National Trust car park, Near Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS;NY400200 to Aira Force National Trust car park, Near Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS;NY400200 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Aira Force National Trust car park, Near Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS;NY400200
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Aira Force National Trust car park, Near Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS;NY400200
linear
7,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× summit
Gowbarrow Fell
summit ·
on the route
3,3 km
47%
Gowbarrow Fell Summit
summit ·
83 m off route
3,3 km
47%
Green Hill
summit ·
277 m off route
3,3 km
47%
Great Meldrum
summit ·
454 m off route
3,3 km
47%
Gowbarrow Park
summit ·
458 m off route
3,3 km
47%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
162 m
–
469 m
0 km
3,6 km
7,1 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
162 m elevation
Quarter of the way
229 m elevation
Halfway
178 m elevation
Three quarters
249 m elevation
Finish
469 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley is 7.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley takes approximately 1h 47min to complete.
No, Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Aira Force National Trust car park, Near Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS;NY400200 to Aira Force National Trust car park, Near Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS;NY400200. Plan ahead for return transport.
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley starts at Aira Force National Trust car park, Near Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS;NY400200.
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley is maintained and managed by National Trust.