The best waterfall hikes and walks around Windermere

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Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks around Windermere. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails around Windermere with waterfalls.

Skelghyll Woods – Wansfell Pike Summit loop from Waterhead	Intermediate 03:19 8.89km
Stock Ghyll Force – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Waterhead	Easy 01:49 6.05km
Wishing Tree Stump – Stock Ghyll Force loop from Waterhead	Easy 01:32 5.28km
Bridge House, Ambleside – Wansfell Pike Summit loop from Waterhead	Intermediate 03:33 10.7km

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Skelghyll Woods – Wansfell Pike Summit loop from Waterhead
03:19
8.89km
2.7km/h
470m
470m
Intermediate
4.8
(71)
455
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Stock Ghyll Force – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Waterhead
01:49
6.05km
3.3km/h
190m
190m
Easy
4.8
(8)
56
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wishing Tree Stump – Stock Ghyll Force loop from Waterhead
01:32
5.28km
3.4km/h
150m
150m
Easy
4.3
(8)
107
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bridge House, Ambleside – Wansfell Pike Summit loop from Waterhead
03:33
10.7km
3.0km/h
510m
510m
Intermediate
4.8
(260)
1,645
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.