Wansfell - the scenic route from Ambleside to Windermere

Submitted by Timwoods on 05 March 2008
 
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A linear, half-day low hills and fells (below 600m) walk in England starting at Ambleside, Cumbria, about 9km (roughly 6 miles) long and . This dinky little walk is the best way to travel between two of the Lake District's tourist hotspots - Ambleside and Windermere. It certainly beats sitting in a traffic jam on the A591! The route heads past a waterfall, over two small hills and along a river - not bad for a short walk! Start: Ambleside, OS Grid: NY377045
End: Windermere, OS Grid: SD414986 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 545m (1789ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 1042m (3418ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 496m (1629ft)
Max. Elevation: 460m (1509ft)

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1. Ambleside
OS Grid: NY377044
Start of the walk. From the town centre, follow the signposts to Stockghyll Force waterfall. A clearly marked path takes you through the woods up to the waterfall.
2. Wansfell Pike
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 1 OS Grid: NY393042
The footpath continues past the waterfall and out through a farm towards Wansfell Pike. Despite being so close to the town, this summit can feel a long way from anywhere.
3. Troutbeck
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 2 OS Grid: NY412034
Follow the path over the Pike and head downhill towards Troutbeck.
4. Allen Knott
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 3 OS Grid: NY414010
From Troutbeck, pick up the Longmire Road heading South towards Allen Knott.
5. Orrest Head
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SD415992
The path continues South to Orrest Head, another fine viewpoint with great views across Windermere.
6. Windermere station
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: SD411987
Drop off Orrest Head to Windermere Station, or if you are travelling by bus, head into the town.
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