Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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2.20 km

Brant Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hike up to Brant Fell is quite easy, though some of the paths may be a bit muddy, especially when it's been raining for a while. The views from the summit are just spectacular.

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2.50 km

Post Knott

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At 630 feet (191 m), Brant Fell might not be the tallest top in the Lake District, but the views down onto Windermere from here are really great. It is …

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2.62 km

View of Lake Windermere from Brant Fell

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Take a walk up the narrowly winding road, and, as you leave the woods, enjoy a spectacular view on Windermere, while resting on a wooden bench. Great for a brief …

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2.97 km

Dales Way Official Start/Finish Marker – Bowness-on-Windermere

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The official start finish marker of the Dales way before heading down into Bowness-on-Windermere Town. Loved these markers - nice to have something official.

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3.54 km

Biskey Howe Viewpoint

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Biskey Howe 114.5m P9 (376ft) (Hill ID: 511020) [JNSA N/a ]

Lake District NP Definitive List summit

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3.55 km

View of Lake Windermere from Bowness

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Beautiful view here of the southern part of the lake - and a good place for a rest 😎!

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4.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

1.58 km

484 m

216 m

101 m

Surfaces

1.30 km

1.22 km

1.07 km

690 m

411 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 13 April

13°C

2°C

70 %

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Brant Fell

Post Knott

View of Lake Windermere from Brant Fell

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Biskey Howe Viewpoint

View of Lake Windermere from Bowness

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