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
Buttermere to Keswick walk To complete the one way Buttermere to Keswick walk via Newlands take the bus to Buttermere. There is a choice of return walks through Newlands valley itself or over Ard Crags which is my favourite. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 463m Elevation: 463m / 1519ft
Seatoller to Keswick walk There are a few options, both low and high level, on the one way walk between Seatoller to Keswick. Take the bus from Keswick and start at Seatoller for an excellent day out. The Walk There are three alternatives on the one way walk from Seatoller to Borrowdale. Each starts by heading to Grange but 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 504m Elevation: 504m / 1653ft
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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
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. 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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 341m Elevation: 341m / 1118ft
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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 388 ms (1273 feet)m Elevation: 388 ms (1273 feet)m / 1273ft
Kirkstone Pass to Threlkeld Kirkstone Pass to Threlkeld passes over the the full spine of the Helvellyn Range taking in 14 Wainwrights. Fortunately the hard work is in the first half of the walk, it is almost all down hill from Helvellyn! 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 1,800m Elevation: 1,800m / 3ft
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. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Derwentwater walk Use the excellent ferry service to enjoy this Derwentwater walk along its western shores. The paths pick their way amongst the trees on the shoreline and the views over the lake are always interesting. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 17m Elevation: 17m / 55ft
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. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 387m Elevation: 387m / 1269ft
