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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

01:33

24.8km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 6.41 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 km

Hill Top Farm

Highlight • Historical Site

5.99 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 …

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6.38 km

The Hatch Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely hidden gem! Great staff, yummy cakes, and very dog friendly! If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a stop even if you’re not using the ferry.

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6.39 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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6.91 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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7.81 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

18.2 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

19.4 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

24.7 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

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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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

7.79 km

3.76 km

1.10 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

1.03 km

465 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Hawkshead

Hill Top Farm

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

The Hatch Ice Cream Kiosk

Windermere Ferry

Windermere Ferry Crossing

View of Lake Windermere

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Hawkshead Village

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