Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere

Follow this walk to Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse in Troutbeck, which provides an insight into the local area. Views of the fells, a church with stained glass windows by Sir E. Burne-Jones & W. Morris. A challenging alternate return option available.

At 15.1 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 22 minutes.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.