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Hawkshead, Windermere and Esthwaite

Hawkshead, Windermere and Esthwaite

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Circular cycling route, 18.6km distance

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.

View the route below or download the Windermere Trail on the OS Maps app.

Difficulty

Harder

Duration

Distance

19.6km / 12.1miles

Points of interest

Landscape view of Hawkshead village. Lush green fields, trees and hills, with the stone village positioned in the centre. White houses and a tall church tower
hawkshead bike hire at the information centre. bikes lines up by slate stone wall of building
family walking the accessible path alongside windermere
wray castle on a summers day
Visit historic Wray Castle, a National Trust property
looking out through leaves to esthwaite water
Connect with nature at peaceful Esthwaite Water.
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