From Ambleside, walk through country lanes, woods & fields. Get views of Windermere, visit Troutbeck village & Townend farmhouse, before returning to Ambleside via a more challenging route over Wansfell Pike with great views over the surrounding fells.
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54.42, -2.94 · rel 19947001
54.42, -2.94 · rel 19947001
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere
11,4 km from Market Cross, central Ambleside, Cumbria;NY376044 to Market Cross, central Ambleside, Cumbria;NY376044 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Market Cross, central Ambleside, Cumbria;NY376044
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Market Cross, central Ambleside, Cumbria;NY376044
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11,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
2× monument
1× viewpoint
1× Attraction
Wansfell Pike
summit ·
on the route
2,6 km
23%
Market Cross
monument ·
on the route
2,6 km
23%
Jenkyn's Crag
viewpoint ·
64 m off route
2,6 km
23%
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Attraction ·
74 m off route
2,6 km
23%
Gallows Howe
summit ·
490 m off route
2,6 km
23%
Ambleside Great War Memorial
monument ·
291 m off route
7,8 km
68%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere is 11.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere takes approximately 2h 51min to complete.
No, Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Market Cross, central Ambleside, Cumbria;NY376044 to Market Cross, central Ambleside, Cumbria;NY376044. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere starts at Market Cross, central Ambleside, Cumbria;NY376044.
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere is maintained and managed by National Trust.