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 walk in Grizedale Forest
L084- Well laid out walking routes
- Variety of trees and not too dense
- Excellent visitor centre
Cold Pike from Wrynose
L046- An easy climb from a high pass
- Great views of the Langdale fells
- Picturesque tarn
Pillar from Wasdale Head
L038- Remote and rough crossing
- Superb views of the western lakes
- Options to extend route
Dacre & Dalemain
L063- Explore the grounds of Dalemain
- Visit the church and castle at Dacre
- Lovely views looking down Ullswater
Wastwater Screes
L072- Great views over Upper Wasdale
- Dramatic cliffs under the pleasant ridge
- An adventure on the screes near the lake
Little known Swindale
L086- Pretty valley to the west of Shap
- Unusual views over the high Far Eastern Fells
- Enjoy the sounds of the birds
Gowbarrow via Aira Force
L032- Explore the lovely woods of Aira Force
- Great views of Ullswater
- A fell of great character and interest
Binsey from Bassenthwaite
L064- Stands isolated from its neighbours
- Good views of the Solway and Northern Fells
- Pretty woodland near Bassenthwaite
Great Gable
L004- ‘Must do’ Lake District mountain
- Good scramble alongside Napes Needle
- Views down 4 Lakeland valleys
Lion & the Lamb
L011- A spectacular summit area
- Views over the heart of the Lakes
- A fine first walk for the kids
