Walk round Ennerdale Water A walk round Ennerdale Water has so much appeal because it is quiet and unspoilt. On all lakeland walks the scenery is superb and this is no different, but the feeling of remoteness and inaccessibility adds a lot. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 9m Elevation: 9m / 29ft
Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water Start in Ambleside in order to walk this lowland Lake District classic. Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water are the highlights but the crossing of the fell under Lily Tarn near Ambleside is also memorable. The Walk The walk that includes Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water lies in the centre of the Lake District. Normally there 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 276m Elevation: 276m / 905ft
Coniston Hall on the Lake From Coniston village take the short walk to the lake front. From here head south along the shores to Coniston Hall on the lake. The views are lovely over the lake and it is a straightforward walk that anyone can achieve. The Walk This walk has some memories for me as it was the first 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 16m Elevation: 16m / 52ft
Styhead and Sprinkling Tarn A walk which goes in to the heart of the high mountains of the rugged Lake District without climbing them. Styhead and Sprinkling Tarn are the highlights but the scenery is spectacular throughout. The Walk I think it may be considered cruelty in this day and age but one of our past family entertainments was 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 507m Elevation: 507m / 1663ft
The Beauty of Ullswater To fully appreciate the beauty of Ullswater take the ferry to the quieter southern shores and walk back. The path is delightful and the ever changing lakeside views always interesting. It is Alfred Wainwright’s favourite lowland walk. The Walk I agree with Wainwright. This is the finest lakeside walk in the Lake District. The path 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
Derwentwater via Walla Crag The walk reads like a list of ‘must visit’ sites near Keswick. Walla Crag, Ashness Bridge, Surprise View and a return along the shores of Derwentwater to Keswick complete a fine day out. The Walk Let no one tell you the best walk from Keswick is up Skiddaw, it is not. The climb over Walla 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Devoke Water Situated between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley is a delectable area of water, Devoke Water. It is a fisherman’s paradise, very quiet and surrounded by low lying hills. It is a special place. The Walk Hidden away on Birker Fell to the south of Eskdale lies Devoke Water. It is the domain of fishermen, bird 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 112m Elevation: 112m / 367ft
Mellbreak and Crummock Water Mellbreak and Crummock Water sit side by side on the quiet side of the Buttermere valley. Many motorists pass on their way to valley end but few stop at the excellent pub and complete this walk. It is one of the best. The Walk 1,676 ft. Mellbreak and Crummock Water tend to be admired from afar. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 476m Elevation: 476m / 1561ft
Easedale Tarn from Grasmere Easedale Tarn has been the objective of walkers in the Lake District for a 100 years or more. The Victorians loved it and you can see why. Easedale Tarn from Grasmere is a lovely walk alongside waterfalls, pools and climaxed with a large tarn surrounded by a ring of rugged mountains. The Walk Dorothy Wordsworth 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Walk round Buttermere This short walk round Buttermere is straightforward and highly enjoyable. The views are excellent across the lake, valley and surrounding mountains. Beautiful and accessible for all. The Walk Buttermere is an iconic lake, popular but not overly so. On the many times I have walked round Buttermere (either as sole walk or to climb Haystacks) 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 15m Elevation: 15m / 49ft
Wet Sleddale, near Shap Wet Sleddale is hidden away in a quiet corner of the Lake District near Shap. This walk circles the reservoir and ends above it with good views across the valley and beyond. The Walk It was a lovely summer’s evening that on impulse I pulled off the M6 and decided on a walk in Wet 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Lands around Loweswater Loweswater is a small lake usually overlooked by those heading up the Buttermere valley. The walk around the lake, particularly around its south western shores, is very pleasant amongst the trees. The Walk I cannot ever remember passing Loweswater let alone stopping and walking its shores before discovering this walk. The lake is slightly off the 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
