Lion & the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb (Helm Crag) is one of the most impressive and memorable sites for anyone travelling from the north or south towards Grasmere. It is Grasmere’s mountain. The climb does justice to the long distance views. In addition the summit area is a fascinating place, full of hidden hollows and rocky knolls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 307m Elevation: 307m / 1007ft
Silver How over Grasmere Silver How lies to the west of Grasmere and is full of rocky knolls, lumps and hollows. Hidden tarns pepper the area and there is always a surprise around the corner (look for the tarn in Megs Gill). The views to Langdale and Pavey Ark in particular are excellent as are those over Grasmere and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 390m Elevation: 390m / 1279ft
Loughrigg Fell The modest height of Loughrigg Fell disguises a wonderful fell. The ragged sheepdog style of rocky knolls, bracken strewn slopes and hollows and excellent all round views and numerous route possibilities make this a multi visit mountain. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Dodd and Underskiddaw Dodd (1,612ft) is a superb viewpoint for the Northern Lake District. However the views are well earned due to a steep climb up its wood clad flanks. An exploration the villages of Underskiddaw and an approach via the Allerdale Ramble add much to a surprisingly long walk. The Walk Dodd is a mysterious Wainwright, really 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 444m Elevation: 444m / 1456ft
Haystacks Haystacks is a rugged mountain (not particularly high) sitting between Buttermere and the upper end of Ennerdale. The summit area is an area of rocky knolls, hidden tarns and stupendous views, give yourself plenty of time when climbing Haystacks. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 531m Elevation: 531m / 1742ft
Hardknott Fort & Harter Fell Combining a visit to Hardknott Fort with a more strenuous walk over the Wainwrights of Harter Fell and Hard Knott (the mountain) makes for a rewarding circuit. The Fort is a well preserved Roman settlement with the best views to be seen on the steep descent from Hard Knott fell. The Walk This circular walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 755m Elevation: 755m / 2477ft
Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags Mungrisedale is the start of an interesting walk to Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags. The tarn is in a beautiful setting and the easy walking from Bowscale summit to Bannerdale has some wonderful views over Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Walk The Victorian’s certainly knew a good walk and the bridleway to Bowscale Tarn provides an excellent 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
Lingmoor Fell and Blea Tarn Lingmoor Fell is a fine mountain. Although its often overlooked by those heading for Langdale’s big names it should not be. The knobbly ridge and historical slopes offer an interesting alternative, even when the weather is too grim to go higher. The Walk “Christ I’m buggered, climbed everything else round here but I’m buggered on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
Top o’ Selside This is an interesting and quiet walk along the south east shores of Coniston. The Top o’ Selside is the highest point above the lake with some great views north along the lake to the Coniston fells. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 258m Elevation: 258m / 846ft
Climbing Glaramara Climbing Glaramara from Borrowdale is a joy. The mountain itself has rocky outcrops, hidden hollows and increasingly impressive views north over Derwentwater. Improve the walk by heading along the wide, rigged ridge past Rosthwaite Fell to the Tarn at Leaves. The Walk 2,560 feet. I have always been attracted to Glaramara. In part due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 690m Elevation: 690m / 2263ft
Black Combe climb Perched on the far south west corner of the Lake District Black Combe sits almost on top of the sea. The climb is via an excellent path up the mountain. An alternative, longer, descent heads north and west in to remote lands. The Walk 1970′. William Wordsworth once described Black Combe as having the “amplest 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Souther Fell A sumptuous, wide grassy ridge with easy walking and outstanding views over the Northern Fells encapsulate Souther Fell. Add to that you will almost certainly have no company and Souther Fell makes for a very worthwhile slice of Lakeland. The Walk 1,713 feet high. My most recent visit to Souther Fell was on a lovely, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
