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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Jesus Church

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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Jesus Church

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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Jesus Church

03:40

10.9km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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74 m

Troutbeck Church

Highlight • Historical Site

"Troutbeck Church has an unusually large and very fine east window, the work of the Pre-Raphaelite artists Burne-Jones, Madox-Brown and Morris."

From the book Walking with Beatrix Potter by Norman …

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3.13 km

Wansfell Pike summit

Highlight • Summit

Wonderful views along Windermere and the valleys at the top make the climb worthwhile. Then a slow steady descent through fields and pretty woodland back to Ambleside.

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3.58 km

Steep Path to Wansfell Pike

Highlight • Climb

This is a steep, stone pitched path all the way up the fell. Its better to descend this way and climb from the Troutbeck side if you have time for a circular route

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5.32 km

Ambleside Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Many tourists about, plenty of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops. This is a busy place

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6.30 km

View of Windermere from Skelghyll Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Skelghyll Lane climbs up from Ambleside and into Skelghyll Wood. It's a bridleway rather than a public road, so don't drive up here. On the way up, as you gain height, there are brilliant views south down Windermere.

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6.68 km

View over Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

There are great views of the north end of Lake Windermere to be had from here. Over the water, you can see the gentle fells of Loughrigg Fell, Park Fell, …

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7.75 km

View of Windermere Lake

Highlight • Lake

From this point along the path you get a wonderful view of Windermere Lake. The lake is the largest natural lake in England at about 10.5 miles long and 1 …

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9.18 km

View of Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are fine views down over Windermere from here at the junction of Hundreds Road track. You can see most of its entire length, surrounded by the lush green Lake …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

3.59 km

1.54 km

571 m

149 m

140 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.04 km

2.95 km

381 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Comments

September 11, 2021,Wansfell Pike circular walk

Same route as in most maps/guidebooks. I wasn't really planning to do this but it was an easy plan B in this morning not so great weather. I saw people doing it both ways and I'm glad I did it clockwise. The short but steep ascent of this low fell is better done uphill, in my opinion. The second part …

July 14, 2022,Ambleside over Wansfell to Troutbeck and back.

A nice steady walk with the waterfalls then peak of Wansfell and down into coffee stop of Troutbeck for those limited to just a few hours.

March 14, 2026,Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Troutbeck

First walk of the year with the family. Stayed at some lovely pods in Troutbeck. Out early the saturday, walked up to Wenfell pass and then down to Ambleside, had a nice mooch about then skirted alongside lake Windermere back to Troutbeck and then a couple of beers at the Mortal Man and the Queens Head, both were lovely.

July 8, 2022,Stock Ghyl Force – Wansfell Pike Loop from Ambleside

Beautiful walk up through the Waterfall then over Wansfell Pike. Was a really good way to do this walk as the climbs are at the beginning. The views from the top were stunning & good obvious path up & although steep is safe. Great views of Windermere Lake throughout this walk & a lovely woodland walk to finish!

August 3, 2023,Hiking Tour

Overall a great hike, quite challenging for the first 2km to get up to the summit, but the views were definitely worth it

October 14, 2024,Wansfell Pike from Ambleside via Troutbeck

If you do this hike, do it this way round!! Great little hike with a superb view from the summit

September 21, 2024,Ambleside - Wansfell - Troutbeck - Ambleside

Lovely walk. A bit strenuous going up having not done much for a while but worth it for the view. Had to stop at The Old Post Office in Troutbeck of course for coffee and cake!

November 20, 2024,Ambleside - Wansfell - Troutbeck - Ambleside

One of our favourite walks. Another lovely day for walking. Had to keep ducking when 4 fighter jets kept flying low over us!

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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Jesus Church

Troutbeck Church

Wansfell Pike summit

Steep Path to Wansfell Pike

Ambleside Town Centre

View of Windermere from Skelghyll Lane

View over Lake Windermere

View of Windermere Lake

View of Windermere

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