Viewpoint
Orrest Head
Windermere, North West England
A 20 minute walk from Windermere station to a full lake panorama.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A short climb through woods gives a wide view over Windermere and the high fells behind. Alfred Wainwright said his first Lakeland walk, up here, changed his life. The path starts near the station and is easy enough for most people.
Good to know
- Go for sunset in summer
- Start from Windermere station
- Best time
- Sunset
- Getting there
- Walk from Windermere town, steep but short path
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
Facilities
- Picnic tables
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