Troutbeck to Wansfell Pike walk - Walks Around Britain

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Walks from Season Two - Wansfell Pike
A lovely dog-friendly walk from one of the Lake District's less visited villages - with a fantastic view at the Wainwright-mentioned summit.  

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The view of Windermere from the top of Wansfell Pike
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Walk Info
Distance
5½ miles (8.9km)
Minimum time
3½ hours
Total ascent
1,581 ft (482m)
Level of difficulty
Medium
Paths
Well defined paths &
permitted route - rapid rise
2 gates and 1 stile
Map
Start/finish
Grid NY 4169 0317
Dogs?
On leads
Parking      
Off road A592
Public Transport
Bus - 517 - Windermere to Patterdale
Toilets/Refreshments
In Troutbeck vllage
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Route Directions

  • If you're parking along the A592, there should be some parking along this part of the road.


  • With 450-year old place of worship, Jesus church on the right, turn right onto the lane Green Gate.


  • Follow this lane around the see the main part of Troutbeck.


  • Ahead is Troutbeck's Post Office Shop and Village Institute which is widely regarded as the heart of the village.


  • Turn left and immediately follow the path forking off to the right - this is Robin Lane.


  • Following Robin Lane around towards the right.


  • A footpath branches out to the left towards Ambleside - ignore this and carry on Robin Lane.


  • Robin Lane changes to Hundreds Lane and head through the gate.


  • At the waterfall - Hol Beck - leave the lane and head on the right along the National Trust permitted route.


  • The only major obstacle on the walk is the fixed gate and stile - climb the stile and head towards the next gate by following the dry stone wall on the left.


  • Go through the gate to the right, and continue the ascent to Wansell Pike's summit.


  • Once at the summit, take in the view of the Lake District from above.


  • To return, head back down the path towards the last gate.


  • At the gate head straight on instead of turning back right.


  • Follow the lane back down towards to Troutbeck following the signs.


  • Upon reaching the road within the village, turn left and head towards Town Head part.


  • At The Mortal Man pub, turn right and follow the lane down and to the right.


  • Turn left following the bend of the lane and upon reaching the A592 turn right to get back to Limefitt Park.



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Relevant Links


The website of the Troutbeck Village Association, with lots of information about the village of Troutbeck and its interesting history.

The Mortal Man
An established traditional Lake District Inn since 1689, The Mortal Man is at the top end of Troutbeck

Information about the conservation area around Troutbeck from the Lake District National Park.



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