High Dam and Rusland Heights Walk

Route Description for High Dam and Rusland Heights Walk

Walking the High Dam and Rusland Heights Trail is a great activity for casual and experienced walkers alike, due to the beautiful scenery and moderately challenging nature of the trail. While there are a few stretches of trail that feature some rugged uphill terrain, for the most part it is a pleasant walk that will allow you to take in some wonderful views across the Lake District landscape. Setting out from the car park, the trail will take you uphill through a lovely stretch of woodland terrain to the northwest before arriving at the quiet shores of High Dam Tarn. After taking in the views across the water, you will continue to the northwest and descend into the valley to eventually arrive at the village of Rusland. From here, you will follow the trail to the southeast, climbing back uphill across the scenic Rusland Heights before passing by the waters of Boretree Tarn. Continue south to descend the forested slopes of Yew Barrow, following the path as it bends to the northeast on the return to the car park where you began.