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.
Twin Peaks of Longsleddale
L027- Quiet, traditional Lakes valley
- Where Pennines geology meets Lakeland
- Traditional mining history
High Street Ridge Walking
LO53- Long ridge with easy walking
- 2 perfectly formed tarns
- Lovely lake path
Fairfield Horseshoe
L005- Views of the entire Lake District
- Good ridge walking
- Includes 8 Wainwrights
Bowscale Tarn & Bannerdale Crags
L024- A lonely & haunting landscape
- A perfectly formed tarn
- Traditional Lakeland villages
Easedale Tarn from Grasmere
L020- A beautifully sculptured tarn
- Clear paths throughout
- Easy access from Grasmere
Climbing Blencathra
LOO1- A distinct and noteworthy climb
- Far reaching views in all directions
- A fine scramble to the summit
Great Crag from Watendlath
LO14- A tranquil valley in the Central Lakes
- Visit the remote Dock Tarn
- Panoramic views from Great Crag
Whitbarrow, near Kendal
L049- A perfect limestone outcrop
- An almost Mediterranean feel to the ridge
- Rich woodland on the lower slopes
The Langdale Pikes
L002- Iconic hills of the Southern Lakes
- High interest throughout
- Take on Jack’s Rake
Glaramara in Borrowdale
LO31- Best views of the Borrowdale valley
- A rugged climb typifying the terrain of the Lake District
- The name reflects the beauty of the scene
