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Wray Castle – View of Lake Windermere loop from Wray Castle

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Wray Castle – View of Lake Windermere loop from Wray Castle

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Wray Castle – View of Lake Windermere loop from Wray Castle

01:22

13.0km

120m

Running

Moderate run. 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 19, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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34 m

Wray Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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2.74 km

Windermere Western Shore Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The gravel lakeside trail along much of the western shore offers wonderful, flat ish running with easy underfoot terrain. The mountains and rocky trails in the Lake District are awesome …

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5.04 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking if you get there early enough

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6.13 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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9.83 km

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views all around.

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10.2 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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10.8 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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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

3.32 km

2.20 km

Surfaces

8.97 km

3.53 km

397 m

101 m

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Thursday 21 May

19°C

12°C

12 %

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Wray Castle – View of Lake Windermere loop from Wray Castle

Wray Castle

Windermere Western Shore Gravel Trail

View of Lake Windermere

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Bark Barn and Ferry Pier

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

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