How far is it from Boot to Waterhead?

The distance between Boot and Waterhead is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Boot to Waterhead?

The drive from Boot to Waterhead takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Boot to Waterhead?

The fastest route from Boot to Waterhead covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Waterhead from Boot?

Waterhead lies roughly to the east of Boot.

Are there charging stations between Boot and Waterhead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Boot to Waterhead, including Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW); Victoria Street, Windermere (50 kW); 23 Church St, Windermere (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

Boot Waterhead

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Boot to Waterhead takes about 25 min via A593. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 16 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Continue straight 6 mi
4 Continue slightly left onto Wrynose Pass 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Wrynose Bridge 1 mi
6 Continue straight 2 mi
7 Continue straight 1 mi
8 Turn right 50 yd

9 Continue straight onto Colwith Bridge 1 mi
10 Turn left 1 mi
11 Turn left 3 mi
12 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Kelsick Road 160 yd
14 At end of road, turn right onto Lake Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto MacIver Lane 156 yd
16 Arrive onto MacIver Lane

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The return trip from Waterhead to Boot covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

49 chargers

Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideLow Fold Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DN50 kW
Victoria Street, WindermereVictoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA50 kW
23 Church St, Windermere23 Church St, Windermere , LA23 3DF22 kW
4 Station Rd, Broughton-in-Furness4 Station Rd, Broughton-in-Furness, LA20 6HN22 kW
AmblesideAmbleside, LA22 0EH22 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Waterhead → Plantation Bridge10 mi · 20 min Waterhead → Howtown22 mi · 40 min Waterhead → Troutbeck, Cumbria4 mi · 10 min Waterhead → Ghyll Head8 mi · 20 min Waterhead → Backbarrow15 mi · 25 min Waterhead → Sadgill18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Boot to Waterhead?: The distance between Boot and Waterhead is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Boot to Waterhead?: The drive from Boot to Waterhead takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Boot to Waterhead?: The fastest route from Boot to Waterhead covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Waterhead from Boot?: Waterhead lies roughly to the east of Boot.
Are there charging stations between Boot and Waterhead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Boot to Waterhead, including Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW); Victoria Street, Windermere (50 kW); 23 Church St, Windermere (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 49.

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