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Home Hawkshead, Windermere and Esthwaite

Difficulty

Duration

Distance

19.6km / 12.1miles

A clock-wise cycling route from Hawkshead Information Centre along public roads (with some traffic) and bridleways for Wray Castle, the peaceful Windermere shore trail, Claife Viewing Station and Hill Top.

18km – 11miles
about a 2-3 hour ride
Windermere Trail on OS app

Points of interest

Visit historic Wray Castle, a National Trust property

child, adult female, adult male, elderly male, stood together on grass lake front under green tree, looking out over a lake on a sunny day

Great views along the lake shore

A mixed age family of four stood on the viewing platform at Claife Heights.Remains of stone-brick walls with a colourful stained glass window

Walk up to Claife Viewing Station, for amazing views.

path up to hill top house with green gate and watering can

Visit Beatrix Potter's former home at Hilltop (National Trust)

looking out through leaves to esthwaite water

Connect with nature at peaceful Esthwaite Water.