Shorter Walks for All

Taking a walk in Grizedale Forest is best left for a wet or windy day as it is sheltered. The routes are well marked and the cafe is good. The walking itself though does suffer from the constant presence of the gloomy trees. Great for bikers. The Walk Taking a walk through a forest is

Little Langdale is the quieter of the two Langdale valleys. Because the mountains are less well known, publicised less it is tends to be less busy. There are a number of low level walks along the valley, this one includes the old slate mine in Tilberthwaite. The Walk Little Langdale is best approached over the

Whinlatter fell (a Wainwright) lies above Whinlatter forest. The simplest and best way of attaining the summit is to walk through the forest from the main car park. Then enjoy the views when breaking out on to the open fell. The Walk 1,696 ft. On most of the fells in the Lake District the walker

Tewet Tarn is a lovely, rarely visited tarn and the object of this short walk in St John’s in the Vale. Enjoy the church during the walk as well as the excellent views across to Blencathra (the best views of my favourite mountain). The Walk St John’s in the Vale sits to the south of

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

Gummer’s How is a short climb to a wonderful view point on the south east shores of Windermere. The rocky summit is a taste of Lakeland in miniature. The views make any trip here worthwhile. The Walk 1054′. Wainwright neglected to include Gummer’s How in his seven main guides, probably due to its insignificant height