Where2Walk in the Lake District
The best 100 walks in the Lake District
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All the walks here I have walked in the past year or so, therefore the information is up to date. The comments though are my personal view and anyone under taking one of these walks is doing so at their own risk, my recommendation is always to get the appropriate map and follow this whilst using the information supplied here as a guide.
To make it easier to find the walk most suitable for you I have divided the walks in to 5 different categories:
When you have found the walk for you, you can either download a file for your GPS or print the walk on a single page. It is all free. When you print the page the text and the map print but the photography does not.
Up Mickleden to Pike O’Stickle
L107- A lovely approach to the Langdale Pikes
- Changing views of the Langdale Valley
- Rocky, airy scrambles up Pike O’Stickle & Loft Crag
Dodd & the Allerdale Ramble
L106- Easy walking along the River Derwent
- Dodd is a steep climb with marvellous views
- Pass pretty villages of Millbeck & Applethwaite
A Caldbeck experience
L105- Great views over the northern fells and Solway Firth
- Mix of riverside, forestry and open farmland
- Explore the interesting village of Caldbeck
Dock Tarn, Watendlath from Borrowdale
L104- Two excellent tarns to visit
- Typical Lakeland scenery
- Explore pretty hamlet at Watendlath
Barf over Bassenthwaite
L103- Panoramic Views over Keswick and the northern fells
- Easy walking between the 2 main summits
- Visit the Bishop of Barf (or not!)
Keswick, Latrigg & the Old Railway
L102- Interesting path along the River Greta
- Superb views from Latrigg in all directions
- Easy walking throughout on good paths
Scafells from Wasdale Head
L100- Classic route up the Scafells
- Choose one of 3 crossings between them
- Excellent rocky scenery
Footsteps of Wordsworth
L093- Popular walk around Rydal Water
- An inspiration for Wordsworth
- Pretty woodland scenery throughout
Blencathra via Sharp Edge
L082- A good scramble up Sharp Edge
- Visit lonely Scales Tarn
- Views over the rolling northern fells
Discover the Upper Esk
L089- Venture to the heart of Lakeland
- Dramatic scenery in all directions
- A classic tumbling mountain river
