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. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water Start in Ambleside to walk this lowland Lake District classic. Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water are the highlights but the crossing under Lily Tarn near Ambleside is also memorable. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 276m Elevation: 276m / 905ft
A Walk around Grasmere A walk around Grasmere is a very popular walk for visitors to this popular town. The paths are easy to follow and the views across the lake lovely. The small pebble beach on the southern shore makes a wonderful picnic spot. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 18m Elevation: 18m / 59ft
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 206m Elevation: 206m / 675ft
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. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 319m Elevation: 319m / 1046ft
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 112m Elevation: 112m / 367ft
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. 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 lovely amongst the trees. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
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. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 16m Elevation: 16m / 52ft