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Windermere Ferry Crossing – Hawkshead Village loop from Windermere

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Windermere Ferry Crossing – Hawkshead Village loop from Windermere

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(24)

154

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Windermere Ferry Crossing – Hawkshead Village loop from Windermere

02:25

35.4km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 3.82 km for 498 m

After 31.0 km for 498 m

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Start point

Train Station

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3.88 km

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

At the time of writing, the ferry (an otherwise wonderful way to start or end a trip) is out of action, likely until October 2018. Windermere Lake Cruises is offering …

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5.80 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking if you get there early enough

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6.30 km

Windermere Western Shore — Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Perfect for younger or newer mountain bikers, the gravel stretch along the western shore of Windermere also makes for a scenic warm up.

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9.16 km

Pinstones Wood

Forest

10.6 km

Claife Forest Entrance

Highlight • Forest

The gated area is the entrance to Claife Forest. The terrain becomes more rugged and rougher as you start to ride through Claife Forest. You are climbing but it is manageable

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11.9 km

Forest Road Crossing to Belle Grange

Highlight • Forest

12.7 km

Hollin Band Plantation

Forest

19.2 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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