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.
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
South shores of Windermere
L096- Visit the pretty village of Finsthwaite
- Short woodland sections of great character
- Stick to the shoreline wherever possible
St Sunday’s Crag
L051- Graceful peak overlooking Ullswater
- Views over Striding Edge and Helvellyn
- Visit remote Grisedale Tarn
Craggy Frolics over Eskdale
L094- Peaceful walking above this quiet valley
- Rocky knolls to explore & conquer
- Beer garden at the Woolpack Inn
High Stile Ridge
L054- Rough and popular ridge
- Views down both Buttermere & Ennerdale
- Pleasant lakeside finish
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
Flanks of Newlands
L026- One of the best miles in the Lakes
- Great views over the central area
- Take time in graceful Newlands
Airy Martindale Round
L097- Circuit of this unspoilt and rarely visited valley
- Picturesque tarns at Angletarn Crags
- The graceful peak of Beda Head
The ‘Other’ Borrowdale
L095- Unspoilt area of Lakeland
- Beautiful valley walk
- Easy walking on the ridge
