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Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from Wray Castle

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Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from Wray Castle

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Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from Wray Castle

01:22

13.0km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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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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2.74 km

Windermere Western Shore Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The gravel lakeside trail along much of the western shore offers wonderful, flat ish running with easy underfoot terrain. The mountains and rocky trails in the Lake District are awesome …

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5.78 km

Harrowslack Car Park

Highlight • Parking

6.30 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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6.64 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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6.68 km

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Highlight • Lake

Stunning spot next to the lake. Lots of hiking options from here. Also some great little selfcatering cottages for rent.

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9.98 km

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views all around.

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10.8 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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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

3.24 km

1.75 km

127 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

3.55 km

234 m

143 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

22°C

14°C

39 %

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Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from Wray Castle

Wray Castle

Windermere Western Shore Gravel Trail

Harrowslack Car Park

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Windermere Ferry

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

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