Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. 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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1.37 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

1.63 km

View of Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.65 km

View of Windermere from Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views on Windermere, best visited on a clear day. The hike is not too difficult, but requires sturdy footwear.

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3.67 km

Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Probably best when the trees are bare but still lovely all year

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4.19 km

Skelghyll Woods

Forest

5.03 km

Sourdough Pizza Company

Highlight • Restaurant

Finish your ride, order a pizza from the nice chaps here and it’s ready by the time you’ve got changed. Just give them
A knock on the back door!

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5.79 km

Ambleside Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

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

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7.98 km

Wansfell Pike summit

Highlight • Summit

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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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

3.76 km

1.69 km

617 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

3.44 km

2.80 km

596 m

169 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 April

12°C

3°C

13 %

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