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

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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372 m

Gilpinpark Plantation

Forest

3.67 km

Grandsire Fell

Highlight • Natural

Nice little Fell with great views

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4.20 km

View of the Outlying Fells, Lake District

Highlight • Natural

This is near Grandsire and School Knott Tarn but is actually an unnamed place with sheep enjoying their grass. Sit in the shade of the tree and enjoy!

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4.45 km

School Knott Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Not deep enough to swim properly but ok for a quick dip

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8.04 km

Dales Way Official Start/Finish Marker – Bowness-on-Windermere

Highlight • Monument

The official start finish marker of the Dales way before heading down into Bowness-on-Windermere Town. Loved these markers - nice to have something official.

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8.53 km

The Royal Oak

Highlight • Restaurant

Great restaurant with views over the lake

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8.71 km

Bowness Bay

Highlight • Beach

Nice little beach by the lakeside. A great spot to eat ice cream and feed the ducks. Plenty of refreshment options and facilities nearby too.

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8.86 km

St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere

Highlight • Religious Site

A church as been here since at least 1203. This was originally a chapel which burnt down in 1480, only the font, the base of the tower, and one door …

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12.8 km

Ash Tree Near Grandsire

Highlight • Natural

Always be prepared for a change in the weather!

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

4.55 km

4.28 km

1.34 km

867 m

246 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

5.50 km

3.11 km

748 m

337 m

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 31 March

12°C

5°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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