For a family-friendly stroll with excellent views of Windermere and the southern lakes, walk to Orrest Head. This simple route requires no prior hiking experience, as you'll follow just one well-marked trail. The entire journey takes 45-60 minutes on foot from nearby Windermere. Be wary of the paths near the top of the trail, which may be steep for those with physical limitations. If you prefer to return by a different route, take the footpaths back to the village from the top. Make Orrest Head a centerpiece of your Windermere vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Windermere tour itinerary planning app.
Create a full itinerary - for free!
Orrest Head reviews
-
Always enjoy the walk to the top and generally take a picnic and sit for an hour taking in the views , always a bonus when military aircraft goes down the lake at low flight
Always enjoy the walk to the top and generally take a picnic and sit for an hour taking in the views , always a bonus when military aircraft goes down the lake at low flight more »
-
The blue route is easier than the red. The red route is quicker but steeper. We took the blue route to go up and some of the red route on the way back down. The view from the top is stunning. We went.... more
The blue route is easier than the red. The red route is quicker but steeper. We took the blue route to go up and some of the red route on the way back down. The view from the top is stunning. We went.... more »
-
The best place to see Windermere lake from the top is orrest head. Its approx 3 km walk to the top and amazing location and thick forest like feelings. Even in summer the walk ways covered by trees and you feel cozy.
-
The view is spectacular, worth the climb up the hill. Loved it. Would definitely recommend this place.
Plan your trip to Windermere
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Windermere
Hidden gems in Windermere
Side trips from Windermere
Nearby attractions in Windermere
Kid-friendly things to do in Windermere
Trips in Orrest Head by other users
55 days in United Kingdom
BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Inverness
Isle of Skye
Edinburgh
37 days in United Kingdom, France & Italy
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
London
Bordeaux
Paris
8 days in England
BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Bath
Chipping Campden
Windermere
32 days in England
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Windermere
Cockermouth
York
12 days in Scotland & England
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Edinburgh
Windermere
London
4 days in Lake District
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Windermere
Penrith