A wonderful lakeshore walk through woodland & parkland. The low-level linear route features views of the islands of Windermere, archaeology & the Victorian Gothic Wray Castle. Some short steep sections on tarmac, grass & gravel tracks.
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54.38, -2.95 · rel 18680416
54.38, -2.95 · rel 18680416
Windermere West Shore Walk, Claife Viewing Station
7,7 km from Ash Landing Car Park, Claife, Windermere, Cumbria, LA22 0LG;SD 38761 95389 to Harrowslack National Trust car park, Wray Castle, Claife, Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, LA22 0LZ;SD388959 .
Ash Landing Car Park, Claife, Windermere, Cumbria, LA22 0LG;SD 38761 95389
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Harrowslack National Trust car park, Wray Castle, Claife, Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, LA22 0LZ;SD388959
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7,7km
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moderate
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easy
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linear
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30
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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07 · Before you go
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Windermere West Shore Walk, Claife Viewing Station is 7.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Windermere West Shore Walk, Claife Viewing Station takes approximately 1h 55min to complete.
No, Windermere West Shore Walk, Claife Viewing Station is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ash Landing Car Park, Claife, Windermere, Cumbria, LA22 0LG;SD 38761 95389 to Harrowslack National Trust car park, Wray Castle, Claife, Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, LA22 0LZ;SD388959. Plan ahead for return transport.
Windermere West Shore Walk, Claife Viewing Station starts at Ash Landing Car Park, Claife, Windermere, Cumbria, LA22 0LG;SD 38761 95389.
Windermere West Shore Walk, Claife Viewing Station is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Windermere West Shore Walk, Claife Viewing Station is maintained and managed by National Trust.