Road trips from Windermere
3 road trips that start in or near Windermere, from 2 to 7 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Themed road trips
Hadrian’s Wall: Carlisle to Hexham
Mountains & lakes
Lake District passes: Kirkstone to Hardknott
In-depth road trip guides
Dry-stone walls, lakes and viaducts – by motorhome through the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian’s Wall: Carlisle to Hexham | 2 | 74 km | 1 h 02 min | 7 |
| Lake District passes: Kirkstone to Hardknott | 4 | 109 km | 1 h 30 min | 9 |
| Dry-stone walls, lakes and viaducts – by motorhome through the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales | 7 | 305 km | 4 h 12 min | 14 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Windermere?
Popular routes starting in or near Windermere: Hadrian’s Wall: Carlisle to Hexham, Lake District passes: Kirkstone to Hardknott and Dry-stone walls, lakes and viaducts – by motorhome through the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Is there a short road trip from Windermere?
The shortest is Hadrian’s Wall: Carlisle to Hexham: 2 days, about 74 km.
What is the longest road trip from Windermere?
The longest is Dry-stone walls, lakes and viaducts – by motorhome through the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales: 7 days, about 305 km with 14 stops.