Windermere Way, Circular hiking trail around Lake Windermere, Cumbria, England.
The Windermere Way extends for 45 kilometers around England's largest natural lake, passing through varied terrain and offering views of the surrounding fells.
The trail follows ancient paths used since Roman times and gained recognition during the Victorian era when railway connections brought the first tourists.
The path connects multiple Lake District communities where traditional Cumbrian foods, drinks, and crafts remain central to local life.
The complete circuit requires approximately four days of walking, with numerous accommodation options and rest points available in towns along the route.
Hikers encounter 24 designated viewpoints that reveal different perspectives of Lake Windermere, each marked with distance information and geological details.
GPS coordinates: 54.35500,-2.93900
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:08
Belle Isle
567 m
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
1.7 km
Storrs Hall
1.8 km
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
1.5 km
Claife Heights
1.7 km
Hawkshead and Claife
494 m
Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South
1.6 km
Church of St Peter
1.4 km
Storrs Temple
1.8 km
Belsfield Hotel
1.4 km
Stags Head Inn
1.5 km
Tower Bank Arms And Public House
2 km
Old Curio Shop Old Kirk Cafe Premises Occupied By Hairdresser
1.6 km
The Spinney
1.6 km
White House
1.6 km
Crag Brow
1.7 km
Rectory (st Martin's)
892 m
Bellman Ground
1.9 km
Belle Isle House
613 m
Pepper Yeat Fold
1.4 km
Old Belfield
1.2 km
The Station
489 m
Spout House
1.3 km
High Greengate And Cottage
2.1 km
1 Wordsworth Court, Brantfell Road
1.6 km
Low Greengate House And Cottage, And Hoopers Cottage
2 km
White House
2 km
Sawrey Fold Farmhouse
1.3 kmReviews
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