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Hawkshead Village – Bowness Bay loop from Ambleside

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Hawkshead Village – Bowness Bay loop from Ambleside

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Hawkshead Village – Bowness Bay loop from Ambleside

05:02

46.0km

670m

Running

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: June 17, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.11 km

Hawkshead Village

Highlight • Settlement

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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7.22 km

Hawkshead Grammar School

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hawkshead Grammar School, founded in 1585 by the Archbishop of York and closed in 1909, is recommended to every visitor of the small Cumbrian town. Entry

No doubt the …

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9.95 km

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

The end of the trail spits you straight out onto a road. Anchor on early.

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16.8 km

The Brows

Forest

17.7 km

Parrock Wood

Forest

21.3 km

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Highlight • River

Newby Bridge is a hamlet situated on the banks of River Leven at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Historically part of Lancashire, it takes its name from the five-arched …

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34.1 km

Windermere Lake Cruises Pier

Highlight • Lake

Never went on a boat trip, however i can say that many people were queing, so they must be worth a go.

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34.2 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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43.3 km

Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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44.2 km

Ambleside Pier – Windermere Lake Cruises

Highlight • Lake

If you are feeling adventurous, why not run or walk the Windemere circular, a great excuse to pitch up a tent half way round and truly take in the sights on offer around this lake,

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44.8 km

Main Gate

Archaeological Site

46.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

13.5 km

11.2 km

2.87 km

2.44 km

715 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

15.3 km

4.38 km

3.56 km

3.20 km

1.66 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

19°C

14°C

22 %

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Hawkshead Village – Bowness Bay loop from Ambleside

Hawkshead Village

Hawkshead Grammar School

Rocky Trail Finish – Lake District National Park

Newby Bridge and the River Leven Weir

Windermere Lake Cruises Pier

Bowness Bay

Jenkin Crag

Ambleside Pier – Windermere Lake Cruises

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