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
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
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. . 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 848m Elevation: 848m / 2782ft
The Northern Fells A walk in the Northern Fells offers a genuine feel of Scottish remoteness. This is mainly due to the rolling fells and steep valleys which characterise the area. It is easy to pick off some rarely visited Wainwrights. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 622m Elevation: 622m / 2040ft
Kirkstone Pass to Threlkeld Kirkstone Pass to Threlkeld passes over the the full spine of the Helvellyn Range taking in 14 Wainwrights. Fortunately the hard work is in the first half of the walk, it is almost all down hill from Helvellyn! 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 1800m Elevation: 1800m / 5905ft
The Kentmere Round The Kentmere Round is a long distance horseshoe that includes seven Wainwright fells. Despite its length the underfoot terrain walking is easier on the grassy slopes than the rockier circuits found further west. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 12mi Distance: 12 miles / 19.2 km 944m Elevation: 944m / 3097ft
Raise, Helvellyn and Striding Edge Helvellyn and Striding Edge is one of the must do walks in the Lake District but a return by the more rounded Raise adds much to the day and is a relaxed way to descend. The Walk There are some excellent choices of walks up Helvellyn, the most popular mountain in the Lake District. However 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 970m Elevation: 970m / 3182ft
