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View of Lake Windermere – Orrest Head loop from Windermere

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View of Lake Windermere – Orrest Head loop from Windermere

Easy

4.7

(15)

hikers

View of Lake Windermere – Orrest Head loop from Windermere

01:05

3.69km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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104 m

Lakeland Shop and Café

Highlight • Cafe

785 m

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Windermere in the Lake District is England's largest lake. At 10.5 miles (18 km) long and nearly a mile wide (1.5 km) a mile wide at its widest, it dominates …

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1.43 km

View of Lake Windermere and Surrounding Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.45 km

Orrest Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Orrest Head played a pivotal role in the development of the Lake District's fellwalking culture. It was the seed that sprouted and grew into a magnificent tree – the fruits …

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2.66 km

High Hag Wood

Highlight • Trail

Easy to access from Windermere in about 10 minutes. Multiple routes up to Orrest Head

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3.16 km

Sycamore Tree with Roots Over Stone Wall

Highlight • Natural

Easy to see from the path

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3.46 km

Windermere Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

Useful for tourists and people wanting to hire a bike. This shop is located in Windermere. They also sell the ex-hire bikes for reasonable prices. It is not a big …

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3.69 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

739 m

340 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.15 km

949 m

601 m

577 m

237 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

12°C

5°C

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View of Lake Windermere – Orrest Head loop from Windermere

Lakeland Shop and Café

View of Lake Windermere

View of Lake Windermere and Surrounding Hills

Orrest Head

High Hag Wood

Sycamore Tree with Roots Over Stone Wall

Windermere Bike Hire

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