Wray Castle – High Wray Bay Boathouses loop from Wray Castle

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Wray Castle – High Wray Bay Boathouses loop from Wray Castle

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Wray Castle – High Wray Bay Boathouses loop from Wray Castle

03:22

12.8km

110m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

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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152 m

St Margaret’s Church, Wray Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was built in 1856 by James Dawson, a retired surgeon from Liverpool, who built Wray Castle next door and intended the Church as a chapel for ‘the spiritual …

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840 m

High Wray Bay Boathouses

Highlight • Structure

Lovely bay on Lake Windermere with a couple of stone boat houses on the shore.

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1.47 km

Lakeside dock and boathouse at Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

3.02 km

Bark Barn and Ferry Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bike boat unfortunately didnt run during summer 2023 due to staff shortages- hopefully it'll be back in 2024 as it makes a wonderful loop for families.

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3.36 km

Fleming Wood

Forest

6.43 km

Claife Viewing Station and Courtyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately our bikes had been on the back of the car when rear ended at speed by another car.

However we needed fresh air something to take our minds of …

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6.46 km

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Highlight • Cafe

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 …

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