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Windermere Ferry – Windermere Ferry Crossing loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Windermere Ferry – Windermere Ferry Crossing loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

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Windermere Ferry – Windermere Ferry Crossing loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

01:40

25.8km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 12.3 km for 498 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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122 m

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Formerly part of Lancashire, Newby Bridge is a quaint village nestled along the banks of the River Leven, situated at the southern end of Lake Windermere.

Its name is derived …

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1.72 km

Oscar's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Grab an ice cream or coffee at Oscar's Cafe perched on the south western shore of Windermere. The menu is quite limited but it's a lovely location overlooking the lake. It gets very busy in the summer.

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9.25 km

Cunsey Wood

Forest

12.2 km

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Highlight • Lake

Stunning spot next to the lake. Lots of hiking options from here. Also some great little selfcatering cottages for rent.

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12.2 km

The Hatch Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely hidden gem! Great staff, yummy cakes, and very dog friendly! If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a stop even if you’re not using the ferry.

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12.2 km

Windermere Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The Windemere Ferry carries people between the eastern and western shores of the lake. The crossing takes around 10 minutes and boats leave generally around every 20 minutes. You can …

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12.3 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

At the time of writing, the ferry (an otherwise wonderful way to start or end a trip) is out of action, likely until October 2018. Windermere Lake Cruises is offering …

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12.8 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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24.9 km

Chapel House Woods Gravel Climb

Highlight • Climb

A good long gravel fire road climb to the top of the forest with views over lake Windermere.

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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

9.13 km

1.65 km

998 m

882 m

456 m

124 m

110 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

10.9 km

953 m

727 m

318 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 13 May

14°C

3°C

80 %

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Windermere Ferry – Windermere Ferry Crossing loop from Staveley-in-Cartmel

Newby Bridge Stone Bridge

Oscar's Café

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

The Hatch Ice Cream Kiosk

Windermere Ferry

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Chapel House Woods Gravel Climb

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