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.

Small Water – Mardale Ill Bell loop from Bampton	Intermediate 04:25 11.9km
Branstree – Selside Pike loop from Bampton	Intermediate 03:16 9.59km
Wansfell Pike – Jenkyn's Crag loop from Ambleside	Intermediate 03:44 11.4km
St Sunday Crag – Patterdale Village loop from Patterdale	Expert 06:54 18.5km
Grey Crag – Tarn Crag loop from Sadgill	Intermediate 03:13 9.31km

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Small Water – Mardale Ill Bell loop from Bampton
04:25
11.9km
2.7km/h
670m
670m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Branstree – Selside Pike loop from Bampton
03:16
9.59km
2.9km/h
480m
480m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wansfell Pike – Jenkyn's Crag loop from Ambleside
03:44
11.4km
3.0km/h
510m
510m
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
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Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Grey Crag – Tarn Crag loop from Sadgill
03:13
9.31km
2.9km/h
490m
490m
Intermediate
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.