Swirl How and Wetherlam Swirl How and Wetherlam tower above Little Langdale. The climb up Great Carrs is up a rocky, interesting and little visited ridge whilst Wetherlam is a complex fell worth spending time on. All in all the best of the Coniston walking and an unusual one. The Walk Graceful is a word not always used when 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 778m Elevation: 778m / 2552ft
The Coniston Round The Coniston Round includes a number of Wainwright Fells. How many depends on how many detours you make. This walk describes the climb of Coniston Old Man before taking to the main ridge to Brim Fell, Swirl How and Wetherlam. The Walk The direct approach to the Old Man of Coniston is ruined by the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 935m Elevation: 935m / 3067ft
The Round of Easedale The walk over the ridges of Grasmere completes the Round of Easedale. It covers a number of Wainright fells as the walker picks their way through the knobbly terrain. It is very enjoyable, full of surprises, tough but very under rated. The Walk Many will have hiked over the Wainwrights (particularly the Lion and the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 717m Elevation: 717m / 2352ft
Scafell from the South The most unusual approach is to tackle Scafell from the south. It is also the best. The walk through and climb out of Eskdale is lovely, the wide ridge direct and the return via the lonely waters of Burnmoor Tarn nice and relaxing. . The Walk I was not overly surprised to find that for 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 848m Elevation: 848m / 2782ft
Scafell Pike and Scafell Classic The climb of Scafell Pike and Scafell from Wasdale involves a steep and relentless climb from the valley and a tricky crossing between the two (very separate) mountains. It is rightly a classic. The descent from Scafell is lovely. The Walk The circuit of Scafell Pike and Scafell from Wasdale is a well deserved classic. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 1190m Elevation: 1190m / 3904ft
Pillar and the Mosedale Horseshoe One of the best day’s out in the Lake District is to climb Pillar and complete the Mosedale Horseshoe. Most of the walk is on a high rough ridge with particularly impressive views of Ennerdale and Wasdale. The Walk Just the names Pillar and Steeple were enough to create a tangible sense of awe and 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 1008m Elevation: 1008m / 3307ft
High Stile over Buttermere The High Stile ridge walk is definitely one of the tougher walks in the Lake District. The mileage is not big but the steep climb and rough, rocky paths make for a challenging but extremely satisfying day. The views, if you get them, are fantastic. The Walk The long imposing ridge of Red Pike, High Stile 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 752m Elevation: 752m / 2467ft
Mickleden to Pike O’Stickle From Langdale head up the Mickleden valley to Pike O’Stickle. The climb is quite straightforward to the foot of the pike. Here a rocky scramble takes you to the summit which is perched dramatically over the valley. The Walk Many thousands of walkers trail up the steep eroded path to Stickle Tarn and complete a 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 606m Elevation: 606m / 1988ft
Skiddaw via Ullock Pike The climb of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike is the most enjoyable way to approach this 3,000 foot popular summit. The Ullock Pike ridge is full of interest with spectacular views. Look for the lovely little Carlside Tarn enroute. The Walk There is no finer approach to Skiddaw than via the arched bow of the Ullock 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 779m Elevation: 779m / 2555ft
Great Gable from Honister Pass Great Gable is one of the best known mountains in the Lake District. The straightforward approach of Great Gable with the least uphill is from Honister Pass. The climb is enjoyable with excellent views but the walk is much improved by the descent described which passes over three extra Wainwrights. The Walk Sometimes described as 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 726m Elevation: 726m / 2382ft
Steeple and Haycock from Ennerdale This is an unusual route to approach these fine mountains. Walk along the shores of Ennerdale before striking steeply up the direct ridge of graceful Steeple and on to Haycock. The Walk Ennerdale is the only valley in the Lake District without a public road so any walk in to the mountains within its depths 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 819m Elevation: 819m / 2687ft
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
