Askham Fell and The Lowther Valley To the east of Pooley Bridge lies the broad ridge of Askham Fell. It separates the lakes from the lower grounds of the Lowther Valley which is a quiet area worth exploring. The Walk I was walking with Debbie and Andy as part of their wonderful Coast to Coast crossing on the initial section of this walk. The 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 380m Elevation: 380m / 1246ft
Staveley to Longsleddale From Staveley to Longsleddale is a walk forgotten. Rarely done by visitors it is the locals who tread between the valleys. It is an interesting rather than thrilling walk but offers a different side to the Lake District. The Walk I have travelled up the long valley of Longsleddale a number of times but always 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 12mi Distance: 12 miles / 19.2 km 478m Elevation: 478m / 1568ft
Loadpot Hill from Howtown Loadpot Hill is on the long north ridge of High Street which eventually peters out near Pooley Bridge. It is the excellent views over Ullswater which I will long remember. The Walk A quiet day in the midst of a wet winter found me and Mist determined to find some snow walking which we could 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 640m Elevation: 640m / 2099ft
A walk from Caldbeck Caldbeck is a quiet village on the northern fringes of the Lake District. It signifies the end of the high mountains. This walk from Caldbeck is a mix of farmland, forestry and moors which lies to its north. The Walk Caldbeck (Cold Beck) is an idyllic village, quieter and therefore more pleasant than many further 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 271m Elevation: 271m / 889ft
West of Ennerdale Sandwiched between Cleator Moor and the West of Ennerdale Water are two pleasant, runded hills and a secret and attractive valley. The views from both Flat Fell and Dent Fell are very good with both sea and mountain prominent. The Walk It was on the last day of my Coast to Coast walk that I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Typical Eskdale Walking If you fancy some typical 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. The Walk If one in a thousand keen walkers have trod the slopes of Ulpha Fell and the rocky outcrops of Green Crag, Crook Crag and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 411m Elevation: 411m / 1348ft
Stone Arthur & Alcock Tarn Alcock Tarn is sandwiched between the village of Grasmere and the western arm of the Fairfield Round. It is a beautiful situation, rarely visited and can be directly accessed by a short, steep climb. Much better is to include Alcock Tarn as part of a higher circuit including Stone Arthur and Heron Pike. The Walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 760m Elevation: 760m / 2493ft
Crosthwaite near Kendal A quiet countryside walk at Crosthwaite near Kendal across rolling countryside. In spring there is a profusion of wild flowers and good views on the return. The Walk The walk from Crosthwaite is very similar in character to the nearby walk at Underbarrow. It starts along some country lanes. I must admit it is quite 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 230m Elevation: 230m / 754ft
Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn Beacon Tarn is one of my favourite places in the Lake District. Surrounded by a series of low lying hills and views across to the higher Coniston fells makes the tranquil waters of Beacon Tarn a genuine hidden gem. Visit it at any time of the year. The Walk Nestling within the low lying fells 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
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
Lands near Underbarrow In the quiet lands near Underbarrow there is a pleasant walk through rolling countryside and farming land. Isolated farms add character to the walk as does the Punch Bowl at its conclusion. The Walk Midway between Bowness and Kendal there is a chunk of rolling fells that are divorced from the rugged lands of the Lake District. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Hen Comb from Buttermere The climb of Hen Comb from Buttermere is an interesting walk to a rarely visited Lakeland fell hidden between Crummock Water and Ennerdale. The return via the beautiful west shores of Crummock Water is lovely. The Walk This is one of those rare breeds, a remote walk which is full of interest but right in 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
