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.
Dock Tarn, Watendlath from Borrowdale
L104- Two excellent tarns to visit
- Typical Lakeland scenery
- Explore pretty hamlet at Watendlath
Lands around Loweswater
L090- Peaceful and tranquil afternoon stroll
- Sticks close to the shoreline
- Hire a rowing boat for the day
A Circuit of Ennerdale Water
L056- Lovely lakeside walk
- The full circuit is next to the lake
- Quieter than most lakeside walks
Devoke Water
L099- Largest tarn in the Lake District
- Wide ranging views north and west
- Fishing for brown trout
Derwentwater via Walla Crag
L092- Outstanding views of the lake
- Walla Crag has a good summit area
- Pleasant stroll along the shoreline
Mellbreak & Crummock Water
L045- Superb views from this isolated fell
- Pretty lakeside path
- Traditional Lakeland inn
A walk round Buttermere
L017- Peaceful walk round a lake
- In the heart of dramatic scenery
- Pretty hamlet of Buttermere
Elter Water
- Lovely lake with stunning views
- Two secluded waterfalls
- Suitable for wheel/push chair users
Styhead & Sprinkling Tarn
L022- Two lovely tarns
- Rugged mountainous terrain
- Paths alongside mountain streams
Tarn Hows
L019- A picture perfect landscape
- Wheelchair/pushchair friendly
- Plenty of wildlife including red squirrels
