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View of Windermere – Wansfell Pike summit loop from Skelwith

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View of Windermere – Wansfell Pike summit loop from Skelwith

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View of Windermere – Wansfell Pike summit loop from Skelwith

06:50

22.6km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

Jeffy Knotts Wood

Forest

6.09 km

Ambleside Roman Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Ambleside Roman Fort enables you to step back in time and experience what was once a lively place. A great addition to walks in the area, the site is well-preserved, …

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6.32 km

View of Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view across to the lake next to the roman fort

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7.57 km

View of Windermere from Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views on Windermere, best visited on a clear day. The hike is not too difficult, but requires sturdy footwear.

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8.16 km

View of Windermere Lake

Highlight • Lake

From this point along the path you get a wonderful view of Windermere Lake. The lake is the largest natural lake in England at about 10.5 miles long and 1 …

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9.59 km

View of Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are fine views down over Windermere from here at the junction of Hundreds Road track. You can see most of its entire length, surrounded by the lush green Lake …

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13.6 km

Wansfell Pike summit

Highlight • Summit

Wonderful views along Windermere and the valleys at the top make the climb worthwhile. Then a slow steady descent through fields and pretty woodland back to Ambleside.

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14.1 km

Steep Path to Wansfell Pike

Highlight • Climb

This is a steep, stone pitched path all the way up the fell. Its better to descend this way and climb from the Troutbeck side if you have time for a circular route

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15.1 km

Stock Ghyll Woods

Forest

15.9 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.80 km

6.57 km

4.71 km

972 m

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

5.17 km

5.08 km

4.24 km

2.24 km

582 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

18°C

11°C

11 %

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View of Windermere – Wansfell Pike summit loop from Skelwith

Ambleside Roman Fort

View of Windermere

View of Windermere from Jenkin Crag

View of Windermere Lake

View of Windermere

Wansfell Pike summit

Steep Path to Wansfell Pike

Bridge House, Ambleside

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