Away from the Crowds
The vast majority of visitors to the Lake District never set foot on a serious walk and when the do it is the popular fells and walks near the central spine from Keswick to Windermere which grab their attention. This leaves many other valleys and hills , if not empty, certainly visited much less option. On the 25 walks listed below it is possible to go all day in the summer holidays and see no-one else and that is a joy to many walkers. There are even some quieter walks (such as Grey Crag and Dock Tarn from Watendlath) which are centrally situated but the majority tend to be in the ‘more difficult to get at’ areas to the west, north and east of the National Park. Hidden gems.
Miles
12
Fells over Longsleddale
L110- Explore this unspoilt Lake District valley
- Good paths & easy walking throughout
- Good views across the Kentmere Round
Miles
6.5
Staveley & Potter Tarn
L108- Pretty stretch of riverside walking
- Start and finish in the village of Staveley
- Visit two tarns nestling in the bracken and heather
Miles
6
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
Miles
7.5
Discover the Upper Esk
L089- Venture to the heart of Lakeland
- Dramatic scenery in all directions
- A classic tumbling mountain river
Miles
8.5
A Fistful of Dodds
L098- Easy walking on a high and extensive ridge
- 360 degree views of real quality
- A hidden corner away from the crowds
Miles
4.5
South shores of Windermere
L096- Visit the pretty village of Finsthwaite
- Short woodland sections of great character
- Stick to the shoreline wherever possible
Miles
5.5
Craggy Frolics over Eskdale
L094- Peaceful walking above this quiet valley
- Rocky knolls to explore & conquer
- Beer garden at the Woolpack Inn
Miles
9.5
The ‘Other’ Borrowdale
L095- Unspoilt area of Lakeland
- Beautiful valley walk
- Easy walking on the ridge
Miles
5
Lands west of Ennerdale
L067- Attractive hidden dell
- Great views from Dent Fell
- Part section of the Coast to Coast
Miles
10.5
Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld
L029- Passes remote and tranquil countryside
- Dash Falls is a beautiful waterfall
- Add graceful Great Calva
