Newlands Round

• Extensive views in all directions
• Good walking underfoot
• Over looking lovely Newlands

Whenever I travel in to Newlands the phrase “How Green is my Valley” comes to mind. Without doubt Newlands is one of the prettiest of the Lakeland valleys with its lush green fields and pretty isolated farmsteads; considerably helped because it is less imposing than many others, say nearby Buttermere with its steep flanks and high craggy fells. The fells around Newlands are still steep but somehow softer than those to the west and south, the lines they make are more graceful and grassy and for sure this makes for some great walking territory. The 3 fells of Robinson, Hindscarth and Dale Head form neatly in to a ring above Little Town and make a good circuit in their own right but I would add the knobbly ridge of High Spy and Maiden Moor to create one of the very best Lakeland walks. Having completed the first three fells you will certainly feel every foot of the 550 that are needed to pass on to High Spy but once you are there it is a worthy addition to the route. The views over Derwent Water are exceptional on a good day and the walking is easy with the descent in to Little Town nothing more than a stroll.

Recommend: Normally I would encourage gaining height as quick as possible and climb on to the ridge of Robinson from High Snab Farm; in this case stick to the valley floor of Scope Beck and its perfectly formed valley sides.

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OS Map:	O/S 1.25,000. OL4 The English Lakes North western area
Start Point:	231193. Little Town. There is parking by the stream just outside Little Town. Cross the bridge and take the lane past Newlands Church heading for Robinson.
Terrain:	Good paths throughout, the walking along the tops is particularly pleasant.
Eating & Drinking:	The pub at Swinside, only a mile from Little Town has superb views and a good pint.
Similar Walks Nearby:	The Coledale Round from Braithwaite Falnks of the Newlands Valley Skiddaw via Ullock Pike
Places to Stay:	Swinside Lodge Hotel, nr Keswick