Exploring Windermere on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Windermere. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Bowness Bay – Post Knott loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

5.75km

01:41

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. High Wray Bay Boathouses – Wray Castle loop from Hawkshead

5.51km

01:27

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Post Knott – Bowness Bay loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

5.51km

01:37

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Finsthwaite Tower loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

4.31km

01:19

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stock Ghyll Force – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Waterhead

6.05km

01:49

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Windermere

1. Bowness Bay – Post Knott loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

2. High Wray Bay Boathouses – Wray Castle loop from Hawkshead

3. Post Knott – Bowness Bay loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

4. Finsthwaite Tower loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

5. Stock Ghyll Force – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Waterhead

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