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Bowness Bay – Bowness-on-Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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North West England

Bowness Bay – Bowness-on-Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

Easy

50

hikers

Bowness Bay – Bowness-on-Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

00:55

3.51km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

1.04 km

Bowness Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Bowness is a busy little tourist town connected onto Windermere. There are loads of tourist shops, pubs, restaurants, souvenir type shops etc. It can be packed in busy seasonal periods

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2

1.29 km

The Royal Oak, Bowness-on-Windermere

Highlight • Pub

The Royal Oak is a welcoming pub in the popular town of Bowness-on-Windermere. Classic pub grub and a selection of ales, lagers, wines and spirits await.

It is officially the …

Tip by

3

1.40 km

The Royal Oak

Highlight • Restaurant

Great restaurant with views over the lake

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4

1.44 km

St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere

Highlight • Religious Site

A church as been here since at least 1203. This was originally a chapel which burnt down in 1480, only the font, the base of the tower, and one door …

Tip by

5

1.59 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.

Tip by

6

1.72 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.

Tip by

7

1.78 km

Bowness-on-Windermere

Highlight • Settlement

8

1.96 km

Bowness-on-Windermere Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

A nice run to explore Bowness water front

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B

3.51 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.28 km

956 m

854 m

378 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.61 km

1.55 km

225 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

97 %

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