Millwood Trail (Long)
A scenic route in the Lake District where access, distance and terrain can be planned in advance without losing the feeling of a real walk.
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Time
- 58 min
- Elevation gain
- 103 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- One-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
At about 2.2 km, this is not just a viewpoint stop but a complete route through the Lake District. Expect fells, lakes, stone walls, valleys and village paths; the elevation range is roughly 103-180 m.
Even on a compact route, it is worth checking the exact start point and return option so the walk stays relaxed.
Route suitability
Without a car
Да
With children
С осторожностью
With a dog
С осторожностью
By bike
Частично
With a stroller
Нет
Signal
Хорошая
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use trains to Windermere, Penrith or Oxenholme and continue by bus or ferry to the relevant village or lakeshore stop.
By car
Drive to the village, lake car park or fell access point. Narrow roads are common.
Parking
Use official paid car parks in villages, lake areas and trailheads. Avoid blocking farm tracks.
What to expect
Millwood Trail (Long)
Keswick
Ambleside
Ullswater
fells
Difficult sections and safety
Near the water, wind and wet shore sections can slow the route. After rain, stones, roots and sand become more tiring than the distance suggests.
How much time to allow
Short walk
1-2 h
With stops and photos
2-3 h
Best time to go
The best window around Keswick is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Compacted dirt 46% · Fine gravel 43% · Asphalt 8%
Surface is defined for 1.16 km of 2.29 km.
Compacted dirt
46% · 0.53 km
Fine gravel
43% · 0.50 km
Asphalt
8% · 0.10 km
Dirt
3% · 0.03 km
Route photos
8 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use trains to Windermere, Penrith or Oxenholme and continue by bus or ferry to the relevant village or lakeshore stop
Is this route suitable for children?
Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 2.3 km, easy.
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