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: October 22, 2025

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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61 m

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Structure

371 m

The Pheasant Inn

Highlight • Pub

This is a charming and characterful inn nestled just to the west of Bassenthwaite Lake. Its classy rooms offer a high standard of accommodation, with breakfast included; you can enjoy …

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1.69 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake from Wythop Woods

Highlight • Forest

This peaceful woodland affords fantastic views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Wythop Woods is home to lots of wildlife too, including roe deer, badgers and rabbits, as well as rare birds such as pine martin and osprey.

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6.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

838 m

802 m

408 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.16 km

1.17 km

465 m

408 m

Elevation

Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 January

5°C

-1°C

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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