Lakeside — Bowness-on-Windermere

Lakbow one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

12km/8mi

Ascent

216m

Descent

207m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Lakeside and Bowness-on-Windermere.

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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Surveys

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Maybe present Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Maybe present Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Maybe present Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Maybe present Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Maybe present Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 36.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 36.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 18.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

45.0% of the route is on roads (1)

5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

55.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

1.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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4X September 2022 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Lakeside
Grid Ref SD3785487394
Lat / Lon 54.27840° / -2.95594°
Easting / Northing 337,854E / 487,394N
What3Words plates.film.reserving
Bowness-on-Windermere
Grid Ref SD4034096952
Lat / Lon 54.36459° / -2.91969°
Easting / Northing 340,340E / 496,952N
What3Words scare.extremely.unusually

Lakbow One's land is

Pasture 11.3%
Urban 11.2%
Water 21.8%
Woods 55.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Anthony Aldred

12 Jun 2023 (edited 09 Jun 2023) Spring
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What a great walk!
Starting at Lakeside where there is an Aquarium, café and hotel.
The route takes you to the left of the Lakeside Hotel on road side before branching off into countryside. Part of the route is now benefiting from a new cycle path with a few gates.
Onwards it heads along tree sheltered pathways and alongside the lake.
Beautiful views of the lake and fells.
Some time further on you will approach the ferry which takes you across the lake towards Bowness.
A short walk takes you into Bowness where there are ample shops and a good bus network.

Mary Oz

16 Sep 2022 Summer
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I walked from Bowness. The walk to the ferry terminal was very pleasant, past lots of boats and along some off-road tarmacked paths. The toilets in Bowness cost 50p but there are free toilets at both ferry terminals. The cable ferry is fun, frequent and only costs £1 on foot. Information here https://cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/highways-pavements/windermereferry.asp. It sometimes doesn’t run due to weather or mechanical issues, so it’s worth checking.
On reaching the western side, the route follows the lovely lake, sometimes on quiet roads, and sometimes on gorgeous footpaths next to the lake or through woods. There are many beautiful views across the Lake Windermere.
The last quarter of the route is along a slightly busier road, with no footpath or verge. It has 30mph traffic signs along it, and warnings to drivers that there may be pedestrians. I found the traffic (in mid-September) to be very considerate. However there are a lot of bends, and you have to keep swapping sides to be as visible as possible. This section also passes Stott Park Bobbin Mill which is an interesting place to visit.
I was tempted to drop a star because of this road section, but as far as I can tell, there is very little alternative, the land owners around here are very exclusive; and overall the route is gorgeous!.

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