Windermere Ferry – Wray Castle loop from Hill Top

Windermere Ferry – Wray Castle loop from Hill Top

Moderate

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Windermere Ferry – Wray Castle loop from Hill Top

01:10

20.8km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.93 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 …

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3.33 km

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

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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 …

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6.38 km

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views all around.

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9.68 km

Wray Castle

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A National Trust property that's open for visitors from late March to late October, Wray Castle is a stunning Victorian house built in 1840. A bit of a strange sight …

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10.1 km

Wray Castle

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Wray Castle is a 19th century Gothic Revival building on the shore of Lake Windermere. It's owned and managed by the National Trust with paid entry to the castle for …

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16.0 km

Hawkshead Village

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Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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