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Claife Viewing Station — View over Lake Windermere

Claife Viewing Station — View over Lake Windermere

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Claife Viewing Station — View over Lake Windermere

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Location: Claife, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Brian

February 8, 2018

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At Claife Heights, is Claife Station, built in the 1790s as a viewpoint where visitors could look at Lake Windermere. It was most fashionable with tourists in the 1830s and …

Paul Whiting

March 29, 2024

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The view of Lake Windermere is simply breathtaking, with its tranquil waters nestled amidst the majestic fells of the Lake District National Park. It offers a sense of serenity and awe-inspiring beauty, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of one of England's most iconic landscapes. Whether from the shore or atop a nearby hill, the panoramic vista of Lake Windermere never fails to captivate the heart and soul.

Charlie Cosh

April 14, 2026

Hiking

Great view from what was a Summer House built to look like a small castle.

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Elevation 110 m

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Thursday 14 May

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Location: Claife, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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