Coniston to Ambleside via Tarn Hows The one way walk from Coniston to Ambleside passes through some lovely Lakeland countryside. In particular Tarn Howes and Loughrigg Tarn are beautiful and relaxing places. Take the bus at the start of the day. The Walk This one way walk from Coniston to Ambleside takes you through the heart of the Lake District. The 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 3881273m Elevation: 3881273m / 12734456ft
Buttermere to Keswick walk To complete the one way Buttermere to Keswick walk via Newlands take the bus to Buttermere. The service is very good. There is a choice of return walks through Newlands valley itself or over Ard Crags which is my favourite. The Walk Walking from one valley to another in the Lake District can be hard 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 463m Elevation: 463m / 1519ft
Kirkstone Pass to Threlkeld Kirkstone Pass to Threlkeld passes over the the full spine of the Helvellyn Range taking in 14 Wainwrights. It is a long ditance epic and should be tried by anyone fit and enthusiastic. Fortunately the hard work is in the first half of the walk, it is almost all down hill from Helvellyn! The Walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 1800m Elevation: 1800m / 5905ft
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
Threlkeld to Keswick walk The one way Threlkeld to Keswick walk follows the disused railway line alongside the River Greta via a series of bridges. The woods are the home to red squirrels. Take the bus to Threlkeld and walk back. The Walk In 2015 Storm Desmond destroyed two of the bridges that crossed the River Greta between Threlkeld and 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Seatoller to Keswick walk To explore the Borrowdale Valley take the bus to Seatoller and return to Keswick. The Seatoller to Keswick walk starts alongside the embryonic River Derwent and completes the day with a choice of 3 paths alongside Derwentwater. The Walk The first part of the walk in Upper Borrowdale is a delight. Head alongside the River 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 504m Elevation: 504m / 1653ft
Kendal to Windermere walk The best walk from Kendal to Windermere is via the Dales Way long Distance footpath. This one way walk passes through rolling countryside, unspoilt tarns with great views over the southern lakes. Use the bus to get to Kendal. The Walk The final section of the Dales Way is very enjoyable. It is one of 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 12.5mi Distance: 12.5 miles / 20 km 246m Elevation: 246m / 807ft
Grasmere to Ambleside via Loughrigg Fell Take the one way walk from Grasmere to Ambleside via one of two routes. The high level route over Loughrigg Fell is my favourite but walking the shores of Rydal Water is still very pleasant. The Walk It is very straightforward to take the bus to Grasmere. Enjoy a coffee and browse before deciding whether 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 341m Elevation: 341m / 1118ft
Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld The area to the north of Skiddaw is a wonderful place to walk. A good path follows the route from Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld and passes Dash Falls and Skiddaw House before finishing with fine views down Borrowdale. The Walk The lonely walk past Skiddaw House is superb. The practicalities are though the walk is best 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 387m Elevation: 387m / 1269ft
Walking the High Street Ridge Walking the full High Street Ridge from Troutbeck to Pooley Bridge There are only two continuously high ridges that link the north and south of the Lake District. The first travels over Helvellyn but further east the longest stretch of high level walking is from Troutbeck (near Windermere) to Pooley Bridge at the northern end 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 950m Elevation: 950m / 3116ft
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