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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

01:28

22.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.6 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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402 m

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Bowness Nab ferry terminal on the east side of Windermere. The ferry takes bikes and the crossing is around 10 minutes.

For fares and times see: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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924 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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1.32 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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11.4 km

View of Esthwaite Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.6 km

St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead

Highlight • Historical Site

"Doors Open" during our visit and well worth it.

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14.8 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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18.4 km

Hill Top Farm

Highlight • Historical Site

21.1 km

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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22.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

1.00 km

791 m

699 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

8.48 km

705 m

438 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

16°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Windermere Ferry – Hawkshead Village loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere Ferry Crossing

Windermere Ferry

Joey's Café at Claife Viewing Station

View of Esthwaite Water

St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead

Hawkshead Village

Hill Top Farm

The Hatch Ice Cream Kiosk

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