Wansfell, The Lakes - October
2009
6-mile walk with 1,800 feet of ascent taking under
4 hours
| The Wansfell walk is noted for its panoramic views
over Ambleside and Lake Windermere as well as good views over Troutbeck.
The trail starts in Central Ambleside and climbs via a roadway until
the road peters out and is replaced by a gravel hiking trail. After
a short while the trail goes off to the right with a steep climb
to Wansfell at 1,581 feet. Here there was a chill wind so we stopped
only briefly to admire the view over Lake Windermere. The path drops
down from Wansfell descending esatwards towards Troutbeck over gently
undulating land. An enclosed trackway is soon reached (Nanny Lane)
which drops down to the roadway. To the left along this road is
The Mortal Man pub, and to the right is the Post Office where it
is possible to get a tea or a coffee. From the Post Office is a
bridleway, Robin Lane, which contours round towards Ambleside, passing
through High Skelghyll Farm. Even though the track is quite low
down, there are still good views over Lake Windermere. |
Red Screes viewed
during the climb to Wansfell
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Mick, Lyn, Tony
& Lesley (Photo: J Knight)
Lake Windermere
viewed from Wansfell
Tony, Lesley and
Lyn atop Wansfell
View over Troutbeck
Small cottage in
Troutbeck
The Team at Troutbeck......
Jim, Tony, Lyn, Sue & Lesley
Contouring round
towards Ambleside with good views over Lake Windermere
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