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: March 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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122 m

Hawkshead Village

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Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century. The monks owned Hawkshead Hall, just outside the village, of which …

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1.67 km

Loanthwaite Coppice

Forest

2.19 km

Outgate Inn

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good beer and food with friendly staff

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3.39 km

View of the Tarn, Lake District National Park

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5.01 km

Lowray Honesty Cupboard

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Cakes & Drinks

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5.51 km

View of Windermere

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5.61 km

Wray Castle

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Wray Castle is a 19th century Gothic Revival building on the shore of Lake Windermere. It's owned and managed by the National Trust with paid entry to the castle for …

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6.06 km

Wray Castle

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A National Trust property that's open for visitors from late March to late October, Wray Castle is a stunning Victorian house built in 1840. A bit of a strange sight …

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7.60 km

Blelham Tarn

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Beautiful tarn inbetween Hawkshead and windermere. With good paths.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

1.07 km

957 m

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

1.23 km

764 m

425 m

335 m

160 m

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Hawkshead Village – Wray Castle loop from Hawkshead

Hawkshead Village

Outgate Inn

View of the Tarn, Lake District National Park

Lowray Honesty Cupboard

View of Windermere

Wray Castle

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Blelham Tarn

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