Little Langdale Little Langdale is the quieter valley south of Great Langdale. Because the mountains are less spectacular it is less busy and the walks tend to be lower level. This one passes an old slate mine in Tilberthwaite. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
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
Hallin Fell, Ullswater Hallin Fell is a small fell near Howtown, perfectly placed for enjoying some of the best views up and down Ullswater. The fell itself is typically lakes, little rocky outcrops, bracken covered hillside and a fine summit cairn. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 257m Elevation: 257m / 843ft
Great Crag from Watendlath Park near the tarn at Watendlath and head past the tarn towards some higher land. The higher land is Great Crag, a rocky peak perched above the lovely Dock Tarn. The Walk It is very rare to find a walk in the central lakes which is quiet and unspoilt. Great Crag from Watendlath is one 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 173m Elevation: 173m / 567ft
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
Gait Barrows Nature Reserve In the Arnside and Silverdale AONB is the Gait Barrows Nature Reserve. It is full of wildlife and the tracks are good. I enjoy combining it with a trip to the nearby beach for a nice contrast. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
Silverdale Head Silverdale is tucked away to the south of the Lake District off Morecambe Bay. The round of Silverdale Head includes some rocky coastal and beach walking. Also a visit to a nature reserve and an exploration of the town. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
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
Heights of Kendal Fell Kendal is on the fringes of the Lake District. However it is possible to walk over some rolling fells to the north west on a short walk. Kendal Fell includes some excellent views over the town and further afield. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 137m Elevation: 137m / 449ft
Latterbarrow from Hawkshead The summit of Latterbarrow is an excellent place to view the Coniston fells and much of the south western Lakes. Climbing Latterbarrow from Hawkshead is in itself very straightforward on a very good path. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 178m Elevation: 178m / 584ft