Angletarn Pikes Angletarn Pikes overlook one of the most beautiful tarns in the Lake District, Angle Tarn. Surrounded on all sides by craggy mountains the tarn is a perfect place to loiter and enjoy. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Fleetwith Pike The distinctive (ship’d bow) shape of Fleetwith Pike dominates the head of Buttermere. On the southern slopes are the remains of a slate mine whilst further east is the open mine with its neighbouring Via Ferrata. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 529m Elevation: 529m / 1735ft
Climb Orrest Head Orrest Head is the little hill overlooking Windermere. The climb is short but the views over the lake are excellent. The walk is varied by heading back through some mixed woodland. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 129 ms (423 feet)m Elevation: 129 ms (423 feet)m / 423ft
Climbing Catbells Climbing Catbells is a right of passage for any youngster visiting the Lake District for the first time. With parking a problem this route is from nearby Little Town. Taking the short ferry from Keswick is another option. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 301m Elevation: 301m / 987ft
The Helm at Oxenholme The Helm at Oxenholme has a lovely whale back ridge with perfect under foot terrain. The views are dominated by Kendal itself but a glimpse at the Lakeland hills always brings a warm glow. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 107m Elevation: 107m / 351ft
Beatrix Potter Country Between Windermere and Coniston is an area of lowland tarns and woodland known as Beatrix Potter Country. It is where she lived and was happiest. Claiffe Heights is the high point and a challenge to find. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 208m Elevation: 208m / 682ft
Gummer’s How Gummer’s How is a short climb to a wonderful view point on the south east shores of Windermere. The rocky summit is a taste of Lakeland in miniature. The views make any trip here worthwhile. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 1.5mi Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
Place Fell over Ullswater The walk up Place Fell over Ullswater and returning via the lakeside path is excellent. The fell is full of interesting rocky knolls and dells with outstanding views. The lakeside section is a pleasant bonus. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 547m Elevation: 547m / 1794ft
Fellbarrow over Loweswater Two easy, but rarely visited Wainwrights sit on Fellbarrow over Loweswater. The views from the lower, southern summit to upper Buttermere are particularly impressive. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 456m Elevation: 456m / 1496ft
Whitbarrow, South Lakes The long north south ridge of Whitbarrow stands out on the drive along the A590 South Lakes. It is limestone bedrock offering a distinctive profile. The walk along the ridge has some excellent views. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 435m Elevation: 435m / 1427ft
Pike o’ Blisco Pike o’ Blisco is a rugged Lake District mountain that overlooks the Langdale Pikes from the south. It is often added to a Crinkle Crags walk but also makes for an excellent, if steep, climb on its own. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 583m Elevation: 583m / 1912ft
Twin Peaks of Longsleddale Tarn Crag and Grey Crag make up the twin peaks of Longsleddale. They are rounded hills of rough grass which are easily linked. It is a long drive up the Longsleddale valley. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 479m Elevation: 479m / 1571ft