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Windermere Ferry Crossing – View of Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere Ferry Crossing – View of Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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Windermere Ferry Crossing – View of Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

00:51

15.8km

140m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 921 m for 498 m

After 14.5 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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915 m

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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981 m

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

At the time of writing, the ferry (an otherwise wonderful way to start or end a trip) is out of action, likely until October 2018. Windermere Lake Cruises is offering a pedestrian service, and has stated it will "operate a special Bike friendly vessel between Bowness and Ferry House on days when availability allows" in the mean time from Wray Castle and Brock Hole. They advise calling ahead to check on 015394 43360. At present (August 2018) it's operating half-hourly from 10:15 until 16:30. windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/cruises-fares/bike-boat

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1.52 km

Windermere Ferry

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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 take your bicycle over with you for a small additional fee. Have a look at their website for up-to-date departure info and costs: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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2.50 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Windermere from the west Winderemere cycle path.

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2.98 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking if you get there early enough

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3.25 km

West Shore Gravel Trail, Lake Windermere

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you can get there for sunrise as I did, or sunset, it is totally stunning

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7.98 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 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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10.2 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 trail passes through lush woodland and open views of the lake, perfect for spotting wildlife and enjoying nature. You'll find several spots to rest and picnic.

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

4.12 km

1.68 km

1.14 km

1.00 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.13 km

5.37 km

1.06 km

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Windermere Ferry Crossing – View of Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Windermere Ferry

View of Lake Windermere

View of Lake Windermere

West Shore Gravel Trail, Lake Windermere

Wray Castle

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

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