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Staveley-In-Cartmel

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

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Staveley-In-Cartmel

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

Moderate

4.3

(3)

30

riders

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

01:44

25.9km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 562 m for 69 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

85 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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2

1.73 km

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Highlight • Structure

Established in 1973, the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway is a family-run business.

Steam engines pull 1950s carriages through the scenic Leven Valley to Lakeside Station, where you can connect with Windermere Lake Cruises.

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3

1.88 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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9.33 km

Cunsey Wood

Forest

5

12.3 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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6

12.3 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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7

12.3 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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8

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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9

25.0 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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B

25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

8.28 km

2.53 km

1.72 km

1.06 km

498 m

251 m

200 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

10.9 km

1.92 km

1.02 km

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