Easy Fells

Martindale is a quiet valley back of Ullswater. Beda Fell is the broad, low ridge to its west. Climb it and then enjoy the undulating ridge before returning via the valley floor. The Walk The ‘other side’ of Ullswater and, in particular walking the valley and hills of Martindale, reveal the very best of the

The distinctive summit knolls of Causey Pike can be seen from miles away. The steep climb though is hard. From the summit head over Scar Crags and Sail before returning over Outerside. The Walk I climbed Causey Pike just before the March Covid shut down. The whole area was eerily quiet but the walk as

The short, but rewarding, walk up Barrow from Braithwaite has excellent views. It offers a great vantage point for the Coledale Round and the spread north towards Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Walk 1,494 ft. As it becomes more and more difficult to ‘get at’ Catbells due to the lack of parking opportunities the appeal of

The climb along Ard Crags above Newlands is one of the finest and easiest ridge walks in the Lake District. The views are excellent and it feels a privilege to be there. However their are steep slopes at either end. The Walk 1860′. There are two main reasons I walked this circuit of Ard Crags

The climb of Gowbarrow via Aira Force is highly enjoyable. Not only do you visit a popular waterfall but the views from Gowbarrow along Ullswater are some of the best in the Lake District.

Rannerdale Knotts is a small fell with a hidden secret. On the banks of Crummock Water the hill is prominent but hides a secret valley. The valley is lovely, particularly when full of bluebells.