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Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from The Lakes School

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Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from The Lakes School

Hard

4.9

(19)

195

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Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from The Lakes School

06:00

23.1km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.21 km for 52 m

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After 17.7 km for 498 m

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4.68 km

View of Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view across to the lake next to the roman fort

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8.73 km

Pull Woods

Forest

10.7 km

Wray Castle is a 19th century Gothic Revival building on the shore of Lake Windermere. It's owned and managed by the National Trust with paid entry to the castle for non-members. You can still park here (parking charge for non-members) and walk around the gardens and further afield. The lakeside trails are very pretty and Blelham Tarn isn't far away.

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11.3 km

Wray Castle

Highlight • Castle

A National Trust property that's open for visitors from late March to late October, Wray Castle is a stunning Victorian house built in 1840. A bit of a strange sight with its turrets and architectural features, word has it that the house was built for a married couple using the wife's inheritance fund – only problem was that when she saw it she refused to live in it!

In 1882, the parents of Beatrix Potter decided to rent Wray Castle as a summer getaway from London and the family kept returning. Beatrix Potter's favourite room was allegedly the library.

It's not your typically National Trust property with gowns and dust-covers – it's far more hands-on and worth a day trip!

The gardens are pretty special too, with a ton of exotic trees and also a mulberry tree planted by William Wordsmith in 1845.

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12.0 km

High Wray Bay Boathouses

Highlight • Structure

Lovely bay on Lake Windermere with a couple of stone boat houses on the shore.

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14.3 km

Fleming Wood

Forest

17.4 km

Claife Viewing Station and Courtyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately our bikes had been on the back of the car when rear ended at speed by another car.

However we needed fresh air something to take our minds of this incident
We head towards Wray Castle after sailing across the lake. Well worth the trek with lots to see.

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17.7 km

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 take your bicycle over with you for a small additional fee. Have a look at their website for up-to-date departure info and costs: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/windermere-ferry

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