Miles Without Stiles
Grid reference: 135210
Distance of route: 1.5 km (1 mile)
Surface: Smoothish - with minimum of dirt on hands for self-propelled to semi-rough - good quality standard footpath, attention given to remove worst rocks and tree roots. Still difficult for self-propeller.
Gradient: Level, gradients up to 1 in 12
Parking: National Trust Car Park, Maggie's Bridge.
Special features: Lakeshore views.
Leave your car at the National Trust car park on the minor road just west of Loweswater village. The path to Watergate Farm is generally smooth but beyond the farm it can be a bit uneven and muddy.
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