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View of Lake Windermere – Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere loop from Windermere

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View of Lake Windermere – Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere loop from Windermere

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View of Lake Windermere – Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere loop from Windermere

00:34

8.61km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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341 m

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Highlight • Cafe

Joey's Cafe in the courtyard of the Claife Viewing Station serves baked goods, light meals, drinks and snacks. It's not owned or managed by the National Trust but is part …

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951 m

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Windermere from the west Winderemere cycle path.

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1.76 km

Islands and Yachts on Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

3.40 km

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views all around.

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3.78 km

Bark Barn and Ferry Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bike boat unfortunately didnt run during summer 2023 due to staff shortages- hopefully it'll be back in 2024 as it makes a wonderful loop for families.

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3.92 km

Belle Grange Ascent

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Not really rideable on a gravel bike. It's stone so when wet & covered in leaves it's like trying to ride on ice up a 20+% climb. Glad we were …

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4.40 km

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

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The Windermere West Shore gravel trail offers a peaceful, scenic route along the western edge of Lake Windermere. It’s mostly gravel, making it ideal for hybrid or mountain bikes. The …

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8.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

3.29 km

447 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

3.51 km

357 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

26°C

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View of Lake Windermere – Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere loop from Windermere

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

View of Lake Windermere

Islands and Yachts on Lake Windermere

Picnic Spot by Lake Windermere

Bark Barn and Ferry Pier

Belle Grange Ascent

Windermere West Shore Gravel Trail

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