The best mountain hikes around Windermere

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Want to explore more of the mountains around South Lakeland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Windermere to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike around Windermere.

Wansfell Pike – Jenkyn's Crag loop from Ambleside	Intermediate 03:44 11.4km
Fat Man's Agony loop from Little Langdale	Intermediate 03:22 10.6km
St Sunday Crag – Patterdale Village loop from Patterdale	Expert 06:54 18.5km
Wetherlam – Swirl How Summit loop from Little Langdale	Intermediate 04:37 11.5km
Wetherlam loop from Little Langdale	Intermediate 03:04 6.98km

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Wansfell Pike – Jenkyn's Crag loop from Ambleside
03:44
11.4km
3.0km/h
510m
510m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fat Man's Agony loop from Little Langdale
03:22
10.6km
3.2km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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St Sunday Crag – Patterdale Village loop from Patterdale
06:54
18.5km
2.7km/h
960m
960m
Expert
2
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Wetherlam – Swirl How Summit loop from Little Langdale
04:37
11.5km
2.5km/h
890m
890m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.