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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Ambleside

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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Ambleside

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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Ambleside

03:38

10.8km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.05 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

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Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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1.89 km

Stock Ghyll Woods

Forest

2.52 km

View of the Central Peaks, Lake District National Park

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Great view of the central peaks

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3.02 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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3.47 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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7.51 km

View of Windermere

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There are fine views down over Windermere from here at the junction of Hundreds Road track. You can see most of its entire length, surrounded by the lush green Lake …

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8.95 km

View of Windermere Lake

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From this point along the path you get a wonderful view of Windermere Lake. The lake is the largest natural lake in England at about 10.5 miles long and 1 …

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10.0 km

View over Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

There are great views of the north end of Lake Windermere to be had from here. Over the water, you can see the gentle fells of Loughrigg Fell, Park Fell, …

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10.4 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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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

3.72 km

1.57 km

589 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

3.04 km

2.89 km

553 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Wansfell Pike summit – View of Windermere loop from Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside

View of the Central Peaks, Lake District National Park

Steep Path to Wansfell Pike

Wansfell Pike summit

View of Windermere

View of Windermere Lake

View over Lake Windermere

View of Windermere from Skelghyll Lane

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