A Walk around Grasmere A walk around Grasmere lake is a very popular walk for any people staying in the own. The paths are easy to follow and the views across the lake are lovely. The small pebble beach on the southern shore makes a wonderful picnic spot. The Walk The lake at Grasmere sits in a picture postcard 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 18m Elevation: 18m / 59ft
A walk round Haweswater A few years ago I did a walk round Haweswater in drought conditions. The western shores are lovely on a path which keeps close to the water but much of the eastern return are on the side of the road. The views compensate and more recently (2025) there is more walking off the road. The 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 319m Elevation: 319m / 1046ft
Walk round Derwentwater Derwentwater is one of the most popular and attractive of the Lake District lakes but a complete circuit is rare. The reason for this is the proximity of the road to the eastern shore. However this walk proves it is possible and very satisfying. The Walk Over 40 years I have walked the shores of 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
Tarn Hows Tarn Hows is a picturesque tarn set amongst an area of attractive woodland situated between Coniston and Ambleside. It is an easy walk to complete and offers a good taste of Lakeland. The Walk First of all this is a beautiful spot. Having said that if you have not a member of your party under 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
The shores of Thirlmere The walk along the eastern shores of Thirlmere initially sticks close to the lake. It is an unusual path. The return is on the slopes of the mountain opposite with good views and passing some small waterfalls. The Walk Walking in Thirlmere is not usually high on the agenda of a visitor to the Lake 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 206m Elevation: 206m / 675ft
Derwentwater walk Use the excellent ferry service to enjoy this Derwentwater walk without having to walk the 4 miles return from Keswick. The paths pick their way amongst the trees on the shoreline and the views over the lake are always interesting. It is the best part of Derwentwater and very straightforward. The Walk The pretty woodland 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 17m Elevation: 17m / 55ft
Burnmoor and Blea Tarns in Eskdale The rugged nature of the land which circles Eskdale is perfect for the formation of a tarns (mountain lakes). This walk links 3 or even 4 in a peaceful circuit that also visits the rarely visited Miterdale. The area between Wasdale and Eskdale is a wonderful place to explore. I had never even heard of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 450m Elevation: 450m / 1476ft
Elter Water A walk round Elter Water will bring some easy walking and excellent views. In particular the north side path is very good, the south side having to leave the shores of the lake as it is private land. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 61m Elevation: 61m / 200ft
Dock Tarn and Watendlath From Rosthwaite in Borrowdale a fine walk links Dock Tarn and Watendlath (tarn and hamlet). The walk climbs steeply to Dock Tarn before dropping past the larger tarn at Watendlath. It is a walk for all seasons and dare I say most weather, a lot of it being partially sheltered. The Walk The lands between 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 401m Elevation: 401m / 1315ft
