Lake Windermere is over 10 miles long and is surrounded by a several beautiful fells, we pick some of our favourite walks that are ideal for anyone visiting the area.

Great British Life: View from School Knott by Denise DixonView from School Knott by Denise Dixon (Image: Archant)

Bowness-on-Windermere
This walk starts out in the tourist hotspot of Bowness, but instead of heading to Lake Windermere, it heads east to enjoy the views from School Knott.
Click here to view the directions for the Bowness walk

Great British Life: The view from Orrest Head by Keith CarterThe view from Orrest Head by Keith Carter (Image: Archant)

Orrest Head
Start out at the town of Windermere and make your way to the top of Orrest Head where you will be rewarded with views of Scafell Pike and Great Gable as well as the jagged outline of the Langdale Pikes and the wave-crest outline of the Kentmere range.
Click here to view the directions for the Orrest Head walk

Great British Life: The view from Gummer's How by Stewart SmithThe view from Gummer's How by Stewart Smith (Image: Archant)

Gummer's How
This starts and ends at Gummer's How car park near the top of Fell Foot Brow has woodland, Tarns and craggy fellsides.
Click here to view the directions for the Gummer's How walk

Great British Life: The glorious view of Ambleside from Wansfell by John LenehanThe glorious view of Ambleside from Wansfell by John Lenehan (Image: Archant)

Wansfell and Troutbeck Circuit
Start out near Stock Ghyll Force in Ambleside and head out towards Wansfell Summit before a long descent towards Troutbeck and back to your start.
Click here to view the directions for the Wansfell walk

Great British Life: The monument at the summit of LatterbarrowThe monument at the summit of Latterbarrow (Image: John Lenehan)

Hawkshead to Latterbarrow
Walk to the summit of Latterbarrow from the popular toursit village Hawkshead and take in some breath-taking views.
Click here to view the directions of the Hawkshead walk

All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change.
We recommend you consult an up to date OS map to plan your route ahead.