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View of Lake Windermere – Windermere Ferry loop from Claife

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View of Lake Windermere – Windermere Ferry loop from Claife

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View of Lake Windermere – Windermere Ferry loop from Claife

01:11

4.42km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

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770 m

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking if you get there early enough

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1.25 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Windermere from the west Winderemere cycle path.

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1.84 km

Claife Viewing Station and Courtyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately our bikes had been on the back of the car when rear ended at speed by another car.

However we needed fresh air something to take our minds of this incident
We head towards Wray Castle after sailing across the lake. Well worth the trek with lots to see.

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1.86 km

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Highlight • Cafe

Joey's Cafe in the courtyard of the Claife Viewing Station serves baked goods, light meals, drinks and snacks. It's not owned or managed by the National Trust but is part of this NT managed area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 every day.
Well positioned for a stop halfway if you're running from Wray Castle or further up the western shore. Alternatively get the ferry to here and run a loop from here, ending or starting at the cafe.

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2.15 km

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Highlight • Lake

Stunning spot next to the lake. Lots of hiking options from here. Also some great little selfcatering cottages for rent.

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2.19 km

Windermere Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The Windemere Ferry carries people between the eastern and western shores of the lake. The crossing takes around 10 minutes and boats leave generally around every 20 minutes. You can take your bicycle over with you for a small additional fee. Have a look at their website for up-to-date departure info and costs: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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4.42 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

674 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 4 August

17°C

12°C

80 %

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View of Lake Windermere – Windermere Ferry loop from Claife

View of Lake Windermere

View of Lake Windermere

Claife Viewing Station and Courtyard

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Windermere Ferry

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