GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk

5 miles (8 km)

This walk takes you from Ambleside to the village of Troutbeck via Wansfell Pike. The route runs for about 2.5 miles so 5 miles there and back.
The walk starts in the village and heads east to Stock Ghyll Force before climbing to Wansfell. The route then descends along Nanny Lane into Troutbeck where there's a fine old church and lovely views of the Troutbeck, the waterway after which the little village is named.
For a longer circular walk see the video below.

Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

For more walking ideas in the area see the Lake District Walks page.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Footpath from Wansfell Pike into Troutbeck - geograph.org.uk - 313399

Footpath from Wansfell Pike into Troutbeck

Troutbeck, Jesus Church - geograph.org.uk - 919649

Troutbeck, Jesus Church

Restored Trough - geograph.org.uk - 775463

Recently restored roadside drinking trough close to Troutbeck's Jesus Church.

Track up Wansfell - geograph.org.uk - 1338155

This is the footpath from Troutbeck up Wansfell.

Troutbeck - geograph.org.uk - 151283

Troutbeck. Lakeland village above Windermere. Ill Bell in view

The Troutbeck Valley - geograph.org.uk - 1550126

The Troutbeck Valley. A general view of the area from near Town End towards the church and Limefitt Park.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>'Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Share>Save to Files')

Memory Map Route

Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>'Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Share>Save to Files)