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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

00:46

12.5km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

Wray Castle

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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 with its turrets and architectural features, word has it that the house was built for a married couple using the wife's inheritance fund – only problem was that when she saw it she refused to live in it!

In 1882, the parents of Beatrix Potter decided to rent Wray Castle as a summer getaway from London and the family kept returning. Beatrix Potter's favourite room was allegedly the library.

It's not your typically National Trust property with gowns and dust-covers – it's far more hands-on and worth a day trip!

The gardens are pretty special too, with a ton of exotic trees and also a mulberry tree planted by William Wordsmith in 1845.

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2.82 km

Windermere Western Shore — Gravel Trail

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Perfect for younger or newer mountain bikers, the gravel stretch along the western shore of Windermere also makes for a scenic warm up.

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4.74 km

Rugged Rock Climb in Lake District National Park

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This climb is not easy, even on a E-bike. The surface is mainly rugged rock, but there are sections of wet mud in rainy weather. Quite steep, you will be lucky to not push the bike up at stages. There are smooth rock surfaces, some with moss on, traction can be difficult in wet conditions

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5.37 km

View of Lake Windermere

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Free parking if you get there early enough

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6.46 km

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

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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 of this NT managed area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 every day.
Well positioned for a stop halfway if you're running from Wray Castle or further up the western shore. Alternatively get the ferry to here and run a loop from here, ending or starting at the cafe.

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12.5 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

2.84 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

9.38 km

3.16 km

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Wray Castle – View of Lake Windermere loop from Wray Castle

Wray Castle

Windermere Western Shore — Gravel Trail

Rugged Rock Climb in Lake District National Park

View of Lake Windermere

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

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