View of Lake Windermere – Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

Hiking trails & Routes

View of Lake Windermere – Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

Easy

4.7

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hikers

View of Lake Windermere – Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

01:55

7.28km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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184 m

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Windermere from the west Winderemere cycle path.

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1.54 km

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views all around.

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3.01 km

Bark Barn and Ferry Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bike boat unfortunately didnt run during summer 2023 due to staff shortages- hopefully it'll be back in 2024 as it makes a wonderful loop for families.

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3.59 km

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.22 km

Harrowslack Car Park

Highlight • Parking

7.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

1.82 km

384 m

114 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.13 km

443 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

17°C

13°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

February 27, 2025,Claife Viewing Station. The Lake District.

A pushchair friendly walk through the woods, along the lakeshore and quiet country roads. Free parking in the National Trust car park but no facilities. A cafe is located at the viewing station and a toilet is a short walk away, no baby-change available.