Unfortunately not

There is parking near the bus station and the start of the walk is across the main road next to the Windermere Hotel. Have fun.

There is no cafe on Orrest Head (hill). Are you talking about Gordale refreshments at the bottom of the hill.

Yes Carry on over the top Follow the footpath signs Down the hill and to the road where you can walk to the viewpoint over Windermere Then continue to Bowness

It is probably a lot less muddy than when I visited in January but the terrain was quite steep and uneven in places and I wouldn’t take a buggy.

There is parking opposite the entrance to the walk, as far as i am aware it is free street parking. I parked there for most of the day and did not get a ticket, just outside some guest houses.

There are two main ways up to Orrest Head. One is paved for all but the very top, the other is across fields & through woods and can be a bit muddy in places if the weather has been wet recently, so sufficient footwear is advised. However both routes are quite easy - it is always permissible to stop & rest for a few minutes if you are finding yourself getting a bit breathless (on the second route across the fields there are a couple of spots we stopped at & admired the developing views as we got higher.) The first route is so easy even pushchairs get taken up. Good advice already given about wearing/carrying windproof jackets for when you get into the open at the top.

Absolutely, yes.

Literally across the road from Windermere station

During the Winter months the higher fells usually have a coating of snow. If there was snow this is where you would see (but not necessarily be in it).