Windermere Ferry – Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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Windermere Ferry – Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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Windermere Ferry – Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

01:26

21.2km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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21 m

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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29 m

The Hatch Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely hidden gem! Great staff, yummy cakes, and very dog friendly! If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a stop even if you’re not using the ferry.

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65 m

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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421 m

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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3.18 km

Cunsey Wood

Forest

10.8 km

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Highlight • Structure

Established in 1973, the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway is a family-run business.

Steam engines pull 1950s carriages through the scenic Leven Valley to Lakeside Station, where you can connect with Windermere Lake Cruises.

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11.0 km

Lakeside Pier and Steam Railway, Lake Windermere

Highlight • Rest Area

You could say that Lakeside is mainly the extravagant but really welcoming hotel, the historic steam railway journey into the Leven Valley (lakesiderailway.co.uk/about-lakeside-haverthwaite ), as well as the pier and …

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11.0 km

Oscar's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Grab an ice cream or coffee at Oscar's Cafe perched on the south western shore of Windermere. The menu is quite limited but it's a lovely location overlooking the lake. It gets very busy in the summer.

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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