A Great Walk With A Dog near Newby Bridge

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January 22, 2018 by fellside

One of the best walks in the Central Lakes is up to, and around High Dam.It’s a lake that was much favoured by Wainwright. In fact he said “It is far superior to Tarn Hows” High praise indeed!
It’s a picturesque tarn near Finsthwaite and Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere. A dam was built across the southern end of the tarn in the early 1800s to supply water to the bobbin mill at Stott Park a few miles away. It is surrounded by mixed woodlands of oak, birches, larch and Scots pine to name a few that we spotted. The woodland floor is scattered with bilberry, bracken and heather.
High Dam is a circular route that can be extended up to Stott Park Heights which will afford you a view down on to Lake Windermere.

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Unusual Things You Can See near Newby Bridge

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January 27, 2018 by fellside

My thanks to https://where2walk.co.uk/lake_district/gummers-how/

 A Great Walk With A Great View!

Start Point:	SD 389876. There is a small car park on the Fell Foot side road 1 mile north of Newby Bridge.
Height to Climb:	88ms (289 feet)
Terrain:	An easy path to the summit and back but a myriad of smaller paths offer great opportunities to explore and vary the route.
Eating & Drinking:	There is nothing nearer than Newby Bridge but the outcrops make great picnic spots

Gummer’s How walk

Access is from the Fell Foot Brow road from the southern end of Windermere off the A592. There is a small car park before you get to Sow How Lane if you are coming up from the lake. The path is well trodden and easy to follow, although eroded in places, so watch for small diversions whilst the landscape recovers.
Although not detailed, this map will give you a rough idea of how far the walk is from the road and you will see that from gaining a little height you will have access to views across Windermere and to the fells beyond – quite breath taking.
Wainwright neglected to include Gummer’s How in his 7 main guides, probably due to its insignificant height (less than 400 foot of climbing), but added it later to his Outlying Fells collection. His amusing description here challenges any walker to reach the summit but if they fail to he suggests the potential climber invests in pipe and slippers rather than walking boots! It is simple, can take no more than 1/2 an hour up and down but is worthy of greater exploration. Little rocky outcrops and heather clad slopes are the order of the day on Gummer’s How. It offers great views both up Windermere and also down beyond Newby Bridge to the sea. With nothing else of any interest on the east shoreline of Windermere Gummer’s How is a real find and should be included for all who stay in the area.
Recommend: Although Wainwright talks of the elderly I would add that it is a great first family walk, a worthy summit and has little scrambles ideal for younger children.

High Dam - a chance to be at one with nature

High Dam is a small lake near the western shores of Lake Windermere. This peaceful lake is a true hidden gem. Alfred Wainwright once said it is, "Far superior to Tarn Hows." High praise indeed!
There are several walks up to the lake each with its own delights!
Once at the first dam the peace descends and the chance to marvel at this unique lake is yours to enjoy.

It is a circular route around the 2 lakes which can be extended at the far end to take you up to Stott Park heights, which affords the most spectacular view down on to Lake Windermere.


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