Visiting the Lake District for many is all about big days on the fells. The area is fortunately blessed with some wonderful and world famous circuits. All the hikes offer long and satisfying days on the high mountains. These are my favourite 10, in no particular order.
8.5 miles, includes 5 (or 6) Wainwrights.
“Rugged and Remote walking from Wasdale”
Full Walk Details
7.5 miles, includes 2 Wainwrights
“An unusual and hidden route from the Duddon Valley“
6.5 miles includes 3 Wainwrights
“Drama, rough and Spectacular“
8.5 miles includes 3 Wainwrights
“Dramatic climb and a leisurely descent”
5 miles includes 1 Wainwright, possibly 2
“The finest ridge to the finest summit”
10 miles includes 5 Wainwrights
“Stride out on a scenic masterpiece”
10 miles includes 3 Wainwrights
“Best Route up the Highest Mountain”
“Lording it over all around”
9.5 miles and includes 3 Wainwrights
“A rugged walk in the heart of Lakeland”
13 miles includes 5 Wainwrights
“A Beautiful Round from Haweswater”
There are 25 classic circuits across the Lake District, Those listed above just happen to be my 10 favourites. The well known Kentmere, Coledale and Fairfield Rounds are not even included in my Top 10. Every one of the Classic Walks involve multiple Wainwright summits with excellent ridge walking between.
Enjoy the walks
Jonathan
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