Climbing Blencathra Climbing Blencathra via Hall’s Fell and returning via Blease Fell is the best way to enjoy my favourite mountain. Halls Fell has some minor scrambling but leads directly to the summit trig. The Walk I find Blencathra (or Saddleback) the most enjoyable mountain to climb and explore in the Lake District. Partly this is due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 703m Elevation: 703m / 2306ft
Skiddaw via Ullock Pike The climb of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike is a fine 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. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 779m Elevation: 779m / 2555ft
Newlands Round A fine walk along good paths with outstanding views, the Newlands Round covers three main Wainwrights but can be extended to two more. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 968m Elevation: 968m / 3176ft
Steeple and Haycock 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. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 819m Elevation: 819m / 2687ft
St Sunday Crag The name is enough to attract the interest of most walkers and fortunately St Sunday Crag does not disappoint. It is a long, graceful ridge rising over Ullswater which leads to Grisedale Tarn. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 696m Elevation: 696m / 2283ft
Hayeswater and Angle Tarn From Hartsop head up steep slopes to picturesque Angle Tarn. Continue east on to the main High Street Ridge with Hayeswater below and circle its head. Drop on to Grey Crag for a spectacular descent with amazing views. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 746m Elevation: 746m / 2447ft
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
High Street Ridge From Haweswater a rocky climb past two idyllic tarns leads on to the broad, grassy High Street ridge. Once on the ridge the views are excellent and the walking easy. The return is via the shores of Haweswater. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13mi Distance: 13 miles / 20.8 km 745m Elevation: 745m / 2444ft
Coledale Round The Coledale Round dominates the northern lakes near Keswick. Many do part but those who complete the full round are rewarded with ever changing views, many summits and an immense satisfaction. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13.5mi Distance: 13.5 miles / 21.6 km 1,130m Elevation: 1,130m / 3ft
The Martindale Round The Martindale Round is a Lakeland walk over excellent fells which is rarely done. Starting near Howtown the route covers Angletarn Crags and the lesser spotted Beda Fell, Rest Dodd and the Nab. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 638m Elevation: 638m / 2093ft
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell The circuit of Crinkle Crags and Bowfell is one of the Lake District classics. The walking on the ridge is definitely rough but the views are wonderful and Langdale makes a good base. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 880m Elevation: 880m / 2887ft
Great Gable Head from Seathwaite to Great Gable via Styhead Tarn. At the tarn cut under the steep, rocky south slopes, past Napes Needle and a steep climb to the summit. The return is in direct contrast, easy grassy slopes with amazing views. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 865m Elevation: 865m / 2838ft