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Wray Castle – Bowness Bay Loop from Bowness on Windermere

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Wray Castle – Bowness Bay Loop from Bowness on Windermere

Theresa Erhard planned a hike

July 8, 2021

Wray Castle – Bowness Bay Loop from Bowness on Windermere

Hard

05:57

22.9km

3.8km/h

150m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 1.08 km for 498 m

After 14.7 km for 7.56 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.61 km

Windermere Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The Windemere Ferry carries people between the eastern and western shores of the lake. The crossing takes around 10 minutes and boats leave generally around every 20 minutes. You can …

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1.64 km

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Highlight • Lake

Stunning spot next to the lake. Lots of hiking options from here. Also some great little selfcatering cottages for rent.

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1.90 km

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Highlight • Cafe

Joey's Cafe in the courtyard of the Claife Viewing Station serves baked goods, light meals, drinks and snacks. It's not owned or managed by the National Trust but is part …

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1.91 km

Claife Viewing Station and Courtyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately our bikes had been on the back of the car when rear ended at speed by another car.

However we needed fresh air something to take our minds of …

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8.43 km

Wray Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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14.0 km

Ambleside Roman Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Ambleside Roman Fort enables you to step back in time and experience what was once a lively place. A great addition to walks in the area, the site is well-preserved, …

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14.2 km

Borrans Park and the Roman Fort (Galava)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Borrans Park is a popular place for families and picnickers, offering splendid views of the surrounding fells and across the lake to Waterhead. It's close to the Roman fort at Galava too.

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22.4 km

Bowness Bay

Highlight • Beach

Nice little beach by the lakeside. A great spot to eat ice cream and feed the ducks. Plenty of refreshment options and facilities nearby too.

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22.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

7.55 km

4.29 km

2.32 km

372 m

132 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

5.22 km

4.02 km

2.39 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

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Wray Castle – Bowness Bay Loop from Bowness on Windermere

Windermere Ferry

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

Claife Viewing Station and Courtyard

Wray Castle

Ambleside Roman Fort

Borrans Park and the Roman Fort (Galava)

Bowness Bay

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