Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags Mungrisedale is the start of an interesting walk to Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags. The tarn is in a beautiful setting and the easy walking from Bowscale summit to Bannerdale has some wonderful views over Blencathra and Skiddaw. It can be extended by finishing on Souther Fell. The Walk The Victorian’s certainly knew a good 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
From Arnside to Silverdale A delightful coastal walk from Arnside to Silverdale with an inland return. The beach path has some good views across Morecambe Bay to the southern lakes and the village of Silverdale is worth exploring. Certainly the coastal section away from Arnside can be pleasantly peaceful. The Walk The Arnside & Silverdale AONB is a lovely 1 Rating: Easier walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 192m Elevation: 192m / 629ft
Fells over the Duddon Valley The Fells over the Duddon Valley are a series of rocky knolls and hidden tarns situated between the Duddon River itself and the A593 near Broughton Mills. It is beautiful, full of personality and miles away from the crowds, I love it. The Walk An exquisite six square miles of hidden tarns and volcanic fells, with great views 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
The Swindale Valley The Swindale Valley is one of a few, very quiet, valleys which lead into the eastern fringes of the Lake District. The northern ridge of Swindale has some lovely walking and views across Haweswater and the Ullswater fells. The Walk Like thousands of others who head for the higher fells of the Lake District I 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 268m Elevation: 268m / 879ft
The Northern Fells A walk in the Northern Fells offers a genuine feel of Scottish remoteness. This is mainly due to the rolling fells and steep valleys which characterise the area. It is easy to pick off some rarely visited Wainwrights. The Walk Chris Bonnington may have climbed Everest and taken on many of the great peaks in 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 622m Elevation: 622m / 2040ft
Discover the Upper Esk On leaving the road in Eskdale before it climbs towards Hard Knott you enter a new world and can discover the Upper Esk. The tumbling river, steep mountains and lack of people make this an extremely enjoyable area to walk in. The Walk A day walking in the Upper Esk left me feeling somewhat smug. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 343m Elevation: 343m / 1125ft
Kentmere and Troutbeck Walking in the remote country between Kentmere and Troutbeck is a real pleasure. It is a peaceful walk where the miles tend to slip by. The views are good and I ended up with a real feel of well being. The Walk I was struggling to come up with a walk in the valleys of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 386m Elevation: 386m / 1266ft
Dow Crag via Seathwaite Tarn Starting from the Duddon Valley the walk heads towards the Coniston Fells via Seathwaite Tarn. From here climb the steep slopes to Dow Crag and enjoy the wonderful views along its grassy ridge. The Walk This is one of my favourite walks in the Lake District, possibly even Top 5. Dow Crag is an exciting 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 670m Elevation: 670m / 2198ft
The Other Borrowdale The ‘Other’ Borrowdale is situated near Tebay just off the M6. However the walk goes through a unspoilt valley and returns via the rolling countryside on its north side. Amongst other things there are interesting views of the M6. The Walk There is a sizeable clutch of beautiful unspoilt land to the north of Kendal. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 408m Elevation: 408m / 1338ft
Whitbarrow, South Lakes The long north south ridge of Whitbarrow stands out dramatically as you drive along the A590. It is limestone bedrock which offers the distinctive profile. Any walk along the ridge is a pleasure, it really is a hidden gem in the Southern Lake District. The Walk On my first visit I discovered Whitbarrow purely by 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 435m Elevation: 435m / 1427ft
Dacre and Dalemain To the north east of Pooley Bridge lie the quiet area of Dacre and Dalemain House. Dalemain House is a lovely building and Dacre an interesting village set in rolling countryside. The Walk The pretty village of Dacre and the historic house of Dalemain lie in a surprisingly quiet corner of the Lakes being only a few miles off 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 119m Elevation: 119m / 390ft
Bannisdale Horseshoe Only 5 miles from Kendal the Bannisdale Horseshoe is a walk for those after solitude and tranquility. Nine of Wainwright’s Outlying Fells form the focus for the 12 mile round. The Walk Aside from dedicated followers of Wainwright, the guide book writer, very few will have heard of the Bannisdale Horseshoe. I certainly had not. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 720m Elevation: 720m / 2362ft
