Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

Orrest Head

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Orrest Head played a pivotal role in the development of the Lake District's fellwalking culture. It was the seed that sprouted and grew into a magnificent tree – the fruits …

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2.24 km

Low Hag Wood

Forest

5.63 km

Troutbeck Church

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"Troutbeck Church has an unusually large and very fine east window, the work of the Pre-Raphaelite artists Burne-Jones, Madox-Brown and Morris."

From the book Walking with Beatrix Potter by Norman …

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8.69 km

Wansfell Pike summit

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Wonderful views along Windermere and the valleys at the top make the climb worthwhile. Then a slow steady descent through fields and pretty woodland back to Ambleside.

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9.14 km

Steep Path to Wansfell Pike

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This is a steep, stone pitched path all the way up the fell. Its better to descend this way and climb from the Troutbeck side if you have time for a circular route

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9.64 km

View of the Central Peaks, Lake District National Park

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Great view of the central peaks

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10.1 km

Stock Ghyll Force

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A walk up,Dale How will bring you to the lower end viewing point

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10.9 km

Ambleside Town Centre

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Many tourists about, plenty of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops. This is a busy place

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12.0 km

View of Windermere from Skelghyll Lane

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Skelghyll Lane climbs up from Ambleside and into Skelghyll Wood. It's a bridleway rather than a public road, so don't drive up here. On the way up, as you gain height, there are brilliant views south down Windermere.

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20.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

5.43 km

4.15 km

1.65 km

996 m

132 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

5.53 km

3.12 km

1.78 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wansfell Pike summit

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Stock Ghyll Force

Ambleside Town Centre

View of Windermere from Skelghyll Lane

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