Yewbarrow Yewbarrow stands proud on the southern slopes of Upper Wasdale. The views are spectacular over the lake and the Scafells due to its steep slopes. Climb it by its south west ridge and appreciate a fine mountain. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 514m Elevation: 514m / 1686ft
Cold Pike from Wrynose Cold Pike from Wrynose is a pleasant, short walk up a rocky little mountain overlooking Langdale. The return via the picturesque Red Tarn adds a lot to the walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
Blea Rigg from Langdale The walk up Blea Rigg from Langdale is full of character. The rugged terrain is typically lakes, rocky knolls and hidden hollows full of interest. As ever though it is the outstanding views you will remember. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 483m Elevation: 483m / 1584ft
Hen Comb from Buttermere The climb of Hen Comb from Buttermere is an interesting walk to a rarely visited Lakeland fell hidden between Crummock Water and Ennerdale. The return via the beautiful west shores of Crummock water is lovely. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
High Rigg Near Keswick and situated just off St John’s in the Vale is a walk up the little fell of High Rigg. It is a rugged little fell, full of interest with great views over Blencathra and Skiddaw. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 224m Elevation: 224m / 734ft
Loadpot Hill from Howtown Loadpot Hill is on the long north ridge of High Street which eventually peters out near Pooley Bridge. It is the excellent views over Ullswater which I will remember. The Walk A quiet day in the midst of a wet winter found me and Mist determined to find some snow walking which we could enjoy. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 640m Elevation: 640m / 2099ft
Wansfell from Troutbeck Most walkers are unaware that there is a excellent approach to Wansfell from Troutbeck. The views over Windermere are better and Troutbeck makes an attractive base. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
Barf over Bassenthwaite Barf over Bassenthwaite is little more than a craggy outcrop. It is a short steep climb to its summit but here the trees open out and there are some excellent views. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
Sale Fell Bassenthwaite To the west of Bassenthwaite just off the road from Keswick to Cockermouth is Sale Fell. A pleasant short climb brings you to the open summit and views over the rarely visited Wythop valley. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 245m Elevation: 245m / 803ft
Carrock Fell The remains of a hill fort stands on the summit of Carrock Fell. It is clearly perched on the most eastern of fells to spot invaders from the north and east. It makes a good viewpoint, the culmination of an interesting climb. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Wansfell Pike from Ambleside The traditional climb of Wansfell Pike from Ambleside is perfectly pleasant. However the walk is much improved by carrying on towards Troutbeck and turning south and returning along the fellside overlooking Windermere. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 470m Elevation: 470m / 1542ft
High Spy over Borrowdale High Spy is in the centre of a long wide ridge separating Borrowdale from Newlands. This walk combines High Spy with an exploration of Upper Borrowdale. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 695m Elevation: 695m / 2280ft