Hawkshead Village – View of Lake Windermere loop from Satterthwaite

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Hawkshead Village – View of Lake Windermere loop from Satterthwaite

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Hawkshead Village – View of Lake Windermere loop from Satterthwaite

03:44

53.1km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25.0 km for 139 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.95 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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12.3 km

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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13.9 km

Pull Woods

Forest

17.1 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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22.6 km

High Point on Steep Hill, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

28.0 km

Rydal Water

Lake

32.7 km

Stone Bridge over the River Brathay

Highlight • Bridge

38.9 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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39.7 km

Fleming Wood

Forest

42.2 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Windermere from the west Winderemere cycle path.

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43.1 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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