Windermere Way, Circular hiking trail around Lake Windermere, Cumbria, England.
Windermere Way is a circular hiking route running about 45 kilometers around England's largest natural lake in Cumbria. The trail moves through varying landscapes and provides views of the surrounding fells at many points.
The trail follows ancient paths that were used since Roman times to connect different areas. During the Victorian era, new railway connections brought the first visitors to the region and made walking routes popular for tourists.
The route passes through Lake District communities where you can discover how locals still cook traditional Cumbrian dishes and support local craftspeople. People here maintain strong connections to their landscape and heritage through daily life.
The complete circuit can be walked in sections and typically takes around four days depending on your pace and rest breaks. Accommodation and food stops are available in the various towns and villages along the way, making it easy to take breaks when needed.
The route includes 24 marked viewpoints scattered along the way, each revealing different perspectives of the lake and surrounding landscape. Visitors will find informational markers at these spots showing distances and explaining the geological features of the area.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
