Start from Wray Castle, taking in Blelham Tarn & return via Windermere shoreline. From the Ice Age to Iron Age, medieval monks to Victorians, this walk combines tranquil beauty, views & stories from the past. Low-lying areas are boggy in wet weather.
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54.40, -2.97 · rel 19904486
54.40, -2.97 · rel 19904486
Wray to Blelham Tarn Circular Walk, Wray Castle
A 6,0 km loop walk in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
6,0km
Distance
moderate
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easy
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loop
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01 · Character of the route
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Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wray to Blelham Tarn Circular Walk, Wray Castle is 6.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wray to Blelham Tarn Circular Walk, Wray Castle takes approximately 1h 31min to complete.
Yes, Wray to Blelham Tarn Circular Walk, Wray Castle is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Wray to Blelham Tarn Circular Walk, Wray Castle starts at Wray Castle Car Park, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA;NY 37520 01033.
Wray to Blelham Tarn Circular Walk, Wray Castle is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Wray to Blelham Tarn Circular Walk, Wray Castle is maintained and managed by National Trust.