Black Combe climb Perched on the far south west corner of the Lake District Black Combe sits almost on top of the sea. The climb is via an excellent path up the mountain. An alternative, longer, descent heads north and west in to remote lands. The Walk 1970′. William Wordsworth once described Black Combe as having the “amplest 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Staveley and Potter Tarn The twin tarns of Gurnal Dubs and Potter Tarn form the centrepiece of an attractive area of moorland near Kendal. Combined with a walk along the River Kent to Staveley it makes for an attractive day. The Walk I recently visited the two tarns on a dry and crisp winter’s morning. There was no-one around 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 271m Elevation: 271m / 889ft
Yewdale from Coniston Yewdale lies north west of Coniston and is an area of rugged low lying fells which is rarely explored. The walk of Yewdale from Coniston takes you through this lovely, peaceful area. However it also includes the slate mining valleys of Tilberthwaite and in to the heart of the Coniston fells. The Walk There are 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 450m Elevation: 450m / 1476ft
Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn Lying south of the Coniston fells, Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn is a beautiful area of landscape of bracken, heather and small rocky outcrops. It makes for a lovely walk. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
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
Head of Haweswater The Head of Haweswater walk circles the valley head,starting with a rocky climb past the idyllic Small Water. The return heads south east over the lesser visited peaks of Harter Fell, Branstree and Selside Pike. The Walk Haweswater is a good base for a climb of the eastern fells. The walking tends to be shorter 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 740m Elevation: 740m / 2427ft
Discover the Upper Esk On leaving the road in Eskdale as it heads towards Hard Knott you enter a new world and discover the Upper Esk. The tumbling river, steep mountains and lack of people make this an extremely enjoyable area to walk in. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 343m Elevation: 343m / 1125ft
Eel Tarn in Eskdale For a short walk in to some rugged, quiet, typical Lakeland scenery look no further than Eel Tarn in Eskdale. Start from Boot and climb steadily through the bracken to Eel Tarn, continuing to Stony Tarn if you wish. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 240m Elevation: 240m / 787ft
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. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 670m Elevation: 670m / 2198ft
A Fistful of Dodds The long northern ridge from Helvellyn comprises a number of rounded humps. It offers some easy walking, an easy climb from Dockray with superb views. The name Fistful of Dodds is of course courtesy of Clint Eastwood. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 540m Elevation: 540m / 1771ft
Craggy Eskdale Walking If you fancy some craggy Eskdale walking away from the crowds head to the area south of Boot. The walking is simply marvellous amongst the hidden hollows and rocky knolls. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 411m Elevation: 411m / 1348ft
Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags Mungrisedale is the start of this interesting walk to Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags. The tarn is in a beautiful setting and the easy walking across to Bannerdale has some wonderful views over Blencathra. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft