Classic Circuits

The ‘Classic Circuits’ represent the most famous walks and climbs in the Lake District. Many of them are well known (Helvellyn via Striding Edge, the Langdale Pikes, Scafell Pike). However I have included many that are less well known. They may be away from the popular central spine of Lakeland, such as Wasdale and Ennerdale, or provide more unusual, and in my opinion better, routes over the more familiar summits.

Linking two or three fells together often brings out the best in Lake District walking. The linking ridges are either dramatic and rocky or pleasantly smooth and grassy. Only 2 things are guaranteed on these Classic Circuits. They are hard work and they are exceptionally rewarding.

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 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.

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!

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

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