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.
Keswick, Latrigg & the Old Railway
L102- Interesting path along the River Greta
- Superb views from Latrigg in all directions
- Easy walking throughout on good paths
Footsteps of Wordsworth
L093- Popular walk around Rydal Water
- An inspiration for Wordsworth
- Pretty woodland scenery throughout
Lands around Loweswater
L090- Peaceful and tranquil afternoon stroll
- Sticks close to the shoreline
- Hire a rowing boat for the day
Devoke Water
L099- Largest tarn in the Lake District
- Wide ranging views north and west
- Fishing for brown trout
Heights of Kendal Fell
L085- Great views from the ‘Heights’
- Pretty walking in the lush woodland
- Pleasant for locals and visitors alike
Upper Borrowdale
L079- Easy walking in Borrowdale
- Views over Derwentwater and the fells
- Try to include little Castle Crag
A walk in Grizedale Forest
L084- Well laid out walking routes
- Variety of trees and not too dense
- Excellent visitor centre
Dacre & Dalemain
L063- Explore the grounds of Dalemain
- Visit the church and castle at Dacre
- Lovely views looking down Ullswater
Fells over Windermere
L083- Short walk through quiet fellsides
- Lovely hidden tarn for a picnic
- Views over Windermere and its lake
Latterbarrow & Hawkshead
L087- A worthy small fell with great views
- Explore the streets and shops of Hawkshead
- An interesting section of forestry
