Windermere Way
Windermere Way in 4 Days Walking Code: WN5
This is a delightful walking tour around Lake Windermere. Enjoying the route over 4 days you will be able to walk at a fairly leisurely pace and have time to enjoy the stunning vistas of the Lake District. It is an easily managed circuit of the lake, though you do need to be reasonably fit to enjoy the rugged fell climbs and the long day from Lakeside to Bowness Bay. Many of our clients choose to enjoy an extra day in Ambleside or Bowness to make the most of their holiday in the Lake District.
This is a delightful walking tour around Lake Windermere. Enjoying the route over 4 days you will be able to walk at a fairly leisurely pace and have time to enjoy the stunning vistas of the Lake District. It is an easily managed circuit of the lake, though you do need to be reasonably fit to enjoy the rugged fell climbs and the long day from Lakeside to Bowness Bay. Many of our clients choose to enjoy an extra day in Ambleside or Bowness to make the most of their holiday in the Lake District.
Mijl | Km | ||
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Dag 1 | Reis naar Ambleside voor uw eerste overnachting | ||
Dag 2 | Boot naar Bowness dan lopen naar Ambleside | 10 | 16 |
Dag 3 | Ambleside naar Bowness on Windermere | 13 | 21 |
Dag 4 | Boot naar Ferry House, loop naar Lakeside, boot naar Bowness | 8 | 12 |
Dag 5 | Boot naar Lakeside dan lopen naar Bowness | 14 | 23 |
Dag 6 | Abereiddi naar Abercastle | 6 | 10 |
Dag 7 | Vetrek uit Abercastle na uw ontbijt |
Bowness to Waterhead
The first day is an exhilarating hike, offering spectacular views across the Lake District that were worthy of Wainwright’s praise.
Start the day by getting either a Lake’s Cruiser or the bus, from Ambleside to Bowness-on-Windermere. Footpaths through Windermere lead up on to Orrest Head. It is from here that you have a viewpoint of the whole lake and therefore most of the Windermere Way. The route leads you to the picturesque hamlet of Troutbeck before following an old Roman trail to Wansfell. Wansfell Pike is the high point of the walk at 484 metres and when the sumit is clear of mist, the views of the Lake District fells are beathtaking. The path then dscends steeply back to Ambleside.
Waterhead to Ferry House
The next day leaves Ambleside behind as it leaves the village and climbs steeply to a viewpoint from where you can look right out over the village and enjoy stunning views across the lake. The route is then a hike to the summit of Loughrigg from where the path descends once again to the lakeshore. The walking becomes more gentle as it follows narrow roads and footpaths to Ferry Nab taking in small hikes through woodland on the way. The ferry can be taken from here across to Bowness.
Ferry House to Lakeside
After crossing back to Ferry House the next morning, the route continues to work its way down the West side of the lake. Along this section the trail has a couple of delightful sections along the lakeshore, but also climbs up to High Dam through tranquil woodlands. Descending across fields to the picturesque village of Finsthwaite, the path soon arrives at Lakeside and the Steamer Pier. The return to Bowness on Windermere can be taken either by boat or bus from here.
Lakeside to Bowness Bay
The final day starts by returning to Lakeside to start the longest walk of the Windermere Way. This is a challenging day’s walking which includes a climb up to the summit of Gummers How offering extensive views along the lower half of the lake as well as a breathtaking vista of the lakeland fells. Bridleways and footpaths lead down to the charming Winster Valley before a hike to the final summit of Brantfell and the descent to Bowness Bay.
Makkelijk - Middelmatig
Er zijn verschillende rotsachtige delen langs deze route, deze zijn goed te doen voor de gemiddelde fitte wandelaar. De Goat Fell optie heeft een grote afgrond aan een kant op de afdaling. U moet ook een rivier oversteken via stapstenen, dit kan worden vermeden bij slecht weer (of voor mensen met hoogtevrees) door het nemen van de lage route. De paden langs de kust zijn niet altijd duidelijk, maar daar het een kustpad is is het moeilijk om te verdwalen! Sommige delen zijn onbegaanbaar bij vloed en het is het belangrijk om de tijden te checken alvorens uw vertrek. In geval van twijfel maak gebruik van de alternatieve routes.
Terrein: Een kustpad met een meestal rotsachtige kustlijn, een aantal weggetjes (niet erg druk) en bospaden. Afhankelijk van het tij kan de route rotsachtig zijn, dit kan vermoeiend zijn en maakt de wandeling wat langzamer. Overweeg een route met een kortere dagen dan u normaal zou kiezen.
Hoe zijn de paden: Een mengsel van weggetjes, rotsachtige kust (die kan glad zijn na hoogwater of bij nat weer) wandelpaden en bospaden. Een paar delen kunnen modderig zijn na zware regen.
Hoeveel klimmen/ dalen: Voornamelijk vlak, behalve de Goat Fell optie, deze klimt tot een hoogte van 874 meter (u kan bij 630 meter afslaan bij slecht weer). De alternatieve bos route tussen Lagg en Whiting Bay klimt tot 250 meter hoog.
Bewegwijzering: Niet veel, u moet uw gidsje en kaart gebruiken.
Navigatie: Een kompas is nodig als u de Goat Fell optie neemt– de kaart is voldoende voor het kustpad.
Weer: Als u geluk heeft dan is het de hele dag droog en warm weer en geniet u van de prachtige uitzichten, maar neem altijd regenkleding mee, het weer kan snel veranderen.
All Holidays
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Accommodation | Overnight Bed and Breakfast accommodation in selected hotels, farmhouses, village inns, guest houses and family B&Bs.
Full English or Continental breakfast. |
Route Description |
A detailed description setting out your route. |
Information of Services Along the Route | A comprehensive Service Info sheet, including services such as cash points, banks, post offices, village shops, inns, cafes and taxis. |
Maps | An Ordnance Survey Explorer (1:25000) maps covering the entire route. |
Personal Itinerary | A personal itinerary setting out each overnight stop, including large scale maps of each accommodation, to ensure you find it easily. |
Emergency Telephone Support | If you get in to difficulties during your holiday, we are always available to help, even out of office hours. |
12.5% discount at Cotswold Outdoors | We will issue you with a 12.5% Discount Card valid at all Cotswold Outdoor stores, and online, for the whole year on confirmation of your booking. |
Options
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Luggage Transport | We will transfer your luggage between each overnight stop – if you leave your luggage at the accommodation when you set off in the morning, it will be moved on to your next B&B. You only need to carry a small day sack with the clothes and provisions you require during the day’s walk. |
Packed Lunches |
Provided for each day’s walking and recommended on this holiday as there will not always be a handy shop or cafe on the route. |
Off Road Parking | If you are travelling by car we can usually arrange off road parking for the duration of your trip. (There may be a small charge for this). |
Arrangement of return transport | We can also arrange your transfer back to your car, (or advise you when public transport is a better option)! |
What’s not Included
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Evening Meals | Your evening meal isn’t included in the package, but we include full details and recommendations for each evening meal in your itinerary. You will normally be within walking distance of a pub and/or restaurant, or where there is good food available at the accommodation, we’ll book that for you. Allow about £20.00 per night. |
Transport to the Start & Away from the Finish | Have a look at the “Travel Info” tab above for suggestions. If you’re still struggling, get in touch and we’ll help you sort it out. |
Travel Insurance | Even if you are based inthe UK travel insurance is worth having. |
General travel information on the Windermere Way will be in your holiday pack including train and bus timetables where available.
Detailed instructions on getting to your first night’s accommodation by car, or on foot from the nearest train or bus station, will also be included in the holiday pack on individual accommodation maps.
To view train times please visit www.qjump.co.uk where you can also purchase tickets in advance. For information on bus timetables please visit www.traveline.info
If you require secure car parking whilst walking this route, please contact us for detailed information.
Getting There:
By Air: The nearest airport is Manchester International (MAN). Take the west coast mainline to Oxenholme and change for Windermere.
By Public Transport: Take the west coast mailine to Oxenholme, then change for Windermere. There are regular local buses to Ambleside (a 20-30 minute journey).
By Road: M6 to A591.
Returning from Bowness on Windermere:
By Air: There is a railway station in Windermere, where you can catch trains to airports: Manchester (approx 2 hours)
By Public Transport: There is a train station in Windermere for travel to Oxenholme on the west coast mainline. You can also travel by bus on the National Express coach service.
By Road: A591 to M6 motorway.
Ambleside
Ambleside is een levendig Lakeland plaatsje, met leuke winkeltjes en een ruime keuze aan goede cafés en restaurants. Het staat bekend om zijn associaties met schrijvers, dichters en kunstenaars, waaronder Beatrix Potter. Er kunnen vele korte wandelingen gemaakt worden vanuit Ambleside of u kan naar Waterhead lopen en een boottocht met de Windermere stoomboot nemen.
Bowness on Windermere
De plaatsjes Windermere en Bowness liggen aan elkaar vast, het is gelegen aan het mooie Lake Windermere in het midden van het Lake District. Er is altijd wat te doen langs het meer, er zijn prachtige uitzichten over de omringende bergen, en leuke kleine wandelingetjes. Er zijn verscheidene watersporten te beleven, u kan een roeiboot, kano of zeilboot huren, er zijn ook boottrips op het meer, u kan trips boeken tussen 45 minuten en 3 uur. Er zijn open bustours door het Lake District, u kan een dag ticket kopen en Ambleside en Windermere bezoeken. Er zijn vele historisch huizen, kleurrijke tuinen en bezoekersattracties in het gebied.
Prijzen | EUR (€) |
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Accommodatie, kaart en gidsje | €434 |
met bagagevervoer | €434 |
Verdere opties |
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Extra overnachtigingen | €0 |
Eenpersoonskamer toeslag (per nacht) | €0 |
Solo Luggage Supplement (per day) | €0 |