Wansfell - the scenic route from Ambleside to Windermere |
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| 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! | ||
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| Country | England | |
| County | Cumbria | |
| National Park | Lake District | |
| Type of walk | Low hills and fells (below 600m) | |
| Duration | Half day | |
| Type of Route | Linear | |
| Distance | 8.5km (5.28 miles) (roughly) | |
| Accessibility | Unsuitable for
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| Start | Ambleside, OS Grid: ny377045 |
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| Finish | Windermere, OS Grid: SD414986 |
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| Submitted by | Timwoods on 04 March 2008 |
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This was near where I grew up - a great spot for walking, especially in springtime. Remember to for...
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