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North West England

View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle loop from Windermere

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle loop from Windermere

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View of Lake Windermere – Wray Castle loop from Windermere

01:50

26.4km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.53 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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2

2.14 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Windermere from the west Winderemere cycle path.

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3

2.95 km

Islands and Yachts on Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

4.63 km

Fleming Wood

Forest

5

5.41 km

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

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The Windermere West Shore gravel trail offers a peaceful, scenic route along the western edge of Lake Windermere. It’s mostly gravel, making it ideal for hybrid or mountain bikes. The …

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6

7.03 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

7

7.63 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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8

11.6 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

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9

15.9 km

West Shore Gravel Trail, Lake Windermere

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you can get there for sunrise as I did, or sunset, it is totally stunning

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24.1 km

Cunsey Wood

Forest

B

26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

7.82 km

6.80 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

8.14 km

3.98 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 13 May

13°C

3°C

79 %

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