Twin Peaks of Longsleddale Tarn Crag and Grey Crag make up the twin peaks of Longsleddale. They are rounded hills of rough grass which are easily linked. It is a long drive up the Longsleddale valley. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 479m Elevation: 479m / 1571ft
West of Thirlmere Harrop Tarn is the focus for this quiet walk to the west of Thirlmere. The walk includes a climb through woods to a rarely visited tarn. There is also some walking along the quiet shores of the lake itself. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 193m Elevation: 193m / 633ft
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
Finsthwaite Heights & High Dam Hidden away near Newby Bridge lies the lovely tarn of High Dam set in woodland and the quiet village of Finsthwaite. The walk also passes through some attractive moorland. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
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. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
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 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 enjoy. 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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 271m Elevation: 271m / 889ft
Sale Fell Bassenthwaite To the west of Bassenthwaite just off the road from Keswick to Cockermouth is Sale Fell. A pleasant short climb brings you to the open summit and views over the rarely visited Wythop valley. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 245m Elevation: 245m / 803ft
South shores of Windermere Finsthwaite is a pretty village on the south shores of Windermere. It is the highlight of a short walk which struggles to find its way on the section closest to the lake. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 184m Elevation: 184m / 603ft
Wet Sleddale, near Shap Wet Sleddale is hidden away in a quiet corner of the Lake District near Shap. This walk circles the reservoir and ends above it with good views across the valley and beyond. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
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
Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld The area to the north of Skiddaw is a wonderful place to walk. A good path follows the route from Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld and passes Dash Falls and Skiddaw House before finishing with fine views down Borrowdale. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 387m Elevation: 387m / 1269ft
