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Lake Windermere

Lake Windermere

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Lake Windermere

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Lake District National Park

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Location: Claife, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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David

April 24, 2018

Hiking

This is a great lake for water sports from rowing to sailing. It even has a swimming club and a yearly swimming race down the lake. Boat cruises go up and down the lake daily and there is a lovely esplanade in town along the lakes edge

Charlie Cosh

April 16, 2026

Hiking

Nice to see Lake Windermere from the opposite bank.

Daniela

January 29, 2015

Hiking

The largest natural lake (actually it's not a lake - it's a mere... hence the name) in England lies within the Lake District National Park and is a paradise for outdoor fans (and indeed you find masses of outdoor shops in each larger town). Beautiful from many angles and viewpoints, and great for water sports, hiking and biking Tours alike.

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Windermere, Wray Castle, Latterbarrow & Claife Heights loop — Lake District National Park

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Lake Windermere – Path to Far Sawrey loop from Claife

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Windermere Ferry – Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

9.22km

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Friday 10 July

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Location: Claife, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Lake Windermere

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Windermere, Wray Castle, Latterbarrow & Claife Heights loop — Lake District National Park

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Lake Windermere – Path to Far Sawrey loop from Claife

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Windermere Ferry – Lake Windermere loop from Bowness-on-Windermere

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