Lake Discoveries
The Lake District is famous for its lakes and walking the shorelines of the lakes is definitely one of the areas greatest pleasures. However lake shores can be privately owned and heading out can be a frustrating experience; particularly if the only option is to walk a few 100 yards from the lake on a tarmac road. Beware. The walks I have chosen clearly avoid this (except in some small doses) and they reflect the lakes at their very best. The walks may be quite long, they may involve a boat trip to increase the pleasures (Ullswater and Derwentwater being particular cases in point) and they may not even be on the shores of a lake! The larger tarns are really just lakes, up in the fells a bit, but many such as Easedale and Styhead/Sprinkling offer popular walks in their own right and well worth the little bit of extra effort to reach.
Cow Green Reservoir
L123- A peaceful moorland walk of great variety
- Spectacular waterfall at Caudron Snout.
- Follows the Pennine Way along the River Tees
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The shores of Thirlmere
L116- Explore the shoreline of Thirlmere
- Some interesting waterfalls on the slopes of Great Dodd
- Views over St John’s in the Vale
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Dock Tarn, Watendlath from Borrowdale
L104- Two excellent tarns to visit
- Typical Lakeland scenery
- Explore pretty hamlet at Watendlath
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Lands around Loweswater
L090- Peaceful and tranquil afternoon stroll
- Sticks close to the shoreline
- Hire a rowing boat for the day
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A Circuit of Ennerdale Water
L056- Lovely lakeside walk
- The full circuit is next to the lake
- Quieter than most lakeside walks
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Devoke Water
L099- Largest tarn in the Lake District
- Wide ranging views north and west
- Fishing for brown trout
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Derwentwater via Walla Crag
L092- Outstanding views of the lake
- Walla Crag has a good summit area
- Pleasant stroll along the shoreline
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Mellbreak & Crummock Water
L045A walk round Buttermere
L017- Peaceful walk round a lake
- In the heart of dramatic scenery
- Pretty hamlet of Buttermere
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Elter Water
- Lovely lake with stunning views
- Two secluded waterfalls
- Excellent paths by the lakes
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