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Round cairn on High Raise

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📷 Michael Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

A useful outdoor place with open-data visitor information.

Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.51334, -2.85376

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hartsop to Hayeswater Gill Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route3.2 km

From Hartsop village, follow Hayeswater Gill up to the reservoir (which once fed into north-west England's water supply) on a circular walk surrounded by towering Lake District fells. Discover local mining and milling history as you go. Some steep climbs.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Ullswater WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cairn, High Raise

📷 Michael Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cairn, High Raise

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