How far is it from Waterhead to Windermere?

The distance between Waterhead and Windermere is 5 mi by road.

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

The drive from Waterhead to Windermere takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Waterhead to Windermere?

The fastest route from Waterhead to Windermere covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Windermere from Waterhead?

Windermere lies roughly to the south-east of Waterhead.

Are there charging stations between Waterhead and Windermere?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterhead to Windermere, including Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW); Busher Walk, Kendal (50 kW); Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Waterhead Windermere

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Waterhead to Windermere takes about 10 min via A591. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 5 mi

1 Depart onto MacIver Lane 78 yd
2 Turn left onto Borrans Road 1 mi
3 Merge slightly left onto Lake Road 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto Ambleside Road 2 mi
5 Arrive left onto Ambleside Road

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The return trip from Windermere to Waterhead covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

Booths, South LakelandBooths, South Lakeland, England, LA9 4DP50 kW
Busher Walk, KendalBusher Walk, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RQ50 kW
Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideLow Fold Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DN50 kW
Oxenholme Road, KendalOxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL50 kW
Victoria Street, WindermereVictoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA50 kW

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Windermere → Staveley, Cumbria4 mi · 10 min Windermere → Ghyll Head5 mi · 10 min Windermere → Cunsey5 mi · 20 min Windermere → Haverthwaite12 mi · 20 min Windermere → Newland Bottom17 mi · 30 min Windermere → Clappersgate6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Waterhead to Windermere?: The distance between Waterhead and Windermere is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Waterhead to Windermere?: The drive from Waterhead to Windermere takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Waterhead to Windermere?: The fastest route from Waterhead to Windermere covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Windermere from Waterhead?: Windermere lies roughly to the south-east of Waterhead.
Are there charging stations between Waterhead and Windermere?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterhead to Windermere, including Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW); Busher Walk, Kendal (50 kW); Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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