Blelham Tarn/Wray Castle âWith the inclusion of Wray Castle and the Lake Windermere shore walk, this walk has just about everything.â ⢠A circular valley walk from the village of Outgate, through woods and open countryside with some stunning views of the central fells. On Monday, we purchased Walkersâ Tickets from the pier at Ambleside â three ferries with a walk in between ferries one and two. Starting from Wray Castle (N.T.) Map The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here. and new displays. The prevailing wind is westerly so a route along the western fringes of Windermere with the added protection of the trees is a safe bet. A pleasantly undulating walk from the picture postcard village of Hawkshead, across pastureland, woodland and meadow, skirting Blelham Tarn to reach the National Trust property of Wray Castle on the banks of Windermere and returning over open farmland.Written for Walkingworld by Mark Tracey Keiran and Kerris Douglas Ascent: 5,50ft Length: 6 miles Map: Lakes South East Last Walked: April 2013 A descent was made to the Wray - Colthouse road which we followed to High Tock How to pick up a path back to the car. The first boat took us to Wray Castle which weâve visited before. After visiting the castle it is a short walk along the access lane back to the start, one I did full of smiles. Donated to the National Trust devoid of its contents, the castle is presented in its bare state with several rooms filled with activities for children of all ages. Length 4.8 mi Elevation gain 820 ft Route type Loop Stout shoes or ⦠On the way we pass Blelham Tarn twice, and briefly visit the shore of Windermere. The footpath down to the lakeshore â this is also the start of the Wray Castle to Claife Viewing Station walk on the western shore of Windermere. Looking across Blelham Tarn towards Outgate. The first part of the walk would be downhill as we made our way to the shores of Windermere. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. 4.5 miles. You can combine this walk with Route 7 Red Nab to High Wray for a long expedition to Wray Castle and back. From the Ferry House to Wray Castle it claims to be a 5 mile walk and yet I beg to differ! Wray Castle to the Ferry A gentle stroll of no more than 11â 2 hours along paths and tracks by the quiet western shore of Windermere, or detour for Claife ridge and the walk becomes 21â 2 hours with magnificent views and varied, easy to follow, forest paths. Monday â Wray Castle and Claife Heights Windermere at Ambleside. The cloud had lifted a little and broken but the views were restricted. This medium length walk takes us from the pretty but busy village of Hawkshead to the unusual National Trust house of Wray Castle, using a series of surprisingly quiet footpaths. Wray Castle (Mike Charles / Shutterstock.com) If you are looking spend a day in a historic castle filled with exquisite artwork, furniture from centuries past, and elaborate suits of armour, then Wray Castle is probably not for you. There have been improvements such as an upgraded café (whoop!) Blelham Tarn and Wray Castle is a 4.8 mile loop trail located near Ambleside, Cumbria, England that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The woodland walk which joins the lakeside footpath heading towards Claife Viewing Station, with the footpath that leads in the opposite direction to the boathouse and jetty. 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