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Windermere Ferry Crossing – Windermere Ferry loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Windermere Ferry Crossing – Windermere Ferry loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Windermere Ferry Crossing – Windermere Ferry loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

01:20

24.7km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 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 11.6 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 km

Boat Ramp at Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

Save time and take the ferry! There is always space for foot passengers and cyclists.

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11.6 km

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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12.1 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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12.2 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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12.5 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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22.7 km

Lakeside Pier and Steam Railway, Lake Windermere

Highlight • Rest Area

You could say that Lakeside is mainly the extravagant but really welcoming hotel, the historic steam railway journey into the Leven Valley (lakesiderailway.co.uk/about-lakeside-haverthwaite ), as well as the pier and …

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24.3 km

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched …

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24.3 km

Newby Bridge Coffee Break

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

10.7 km

858 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

10.9 km

211 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Windermere Ferry Crossing – Windermere Ferry loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Boat Ramp at Lake Windermere

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Windermere Ferry

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Lakeside Pier and Steam Railway, Lake Windermere

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Newby Bridge Coffee Break

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