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. It can be extended by finishing on Souther Fell. The Walk The Victorian’s certainly knew a good 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
Great Crag from Watendlath Exquisite Dock Tarn is the highlight of this walk which visits the rugged summit of Great Crag and starts in the pretty little hamlet of Watendlath. Great Crag from Watendlath is perfect for families having an earlyb taste of the Lake District, full of interest throughout. The Walk It is very rare to find a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 173m Elevation: 173m / 567ft
Wansfell Pike from Ambleside The traditional climb of Wansfell Pike from Ambleside is perfectly pleasant. However the walk is much improved by carrying on towards Troutbeck and turning south and returning along the fellside overlooking Windermere. The Walk A health warning. This walk does not go to the high point of Wansfell!! In fact my suspicions are that the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 470m Elevation: 470m / 1542ft
The Helm at Oxenholme The Helm at Oxenholme has a lovely whale back ridge with perfect under foot terrain. The views are dominated by Kendal itself but a glimpse at the Lakeland hills always brings a warm glow. The Walk Maybe it was just the lovely summer’s evening, the great views, the myriad of paths through bracken or the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 107m Elevation: 107m / 351ft
Angletarn Pikes Angletarn Pikes overlook one of the most beautiful tarns in the Lake District, unsurprisingly called Angle Tarn! It is an idyllic place to loiter alongside its tranquil waters or scramble on the twin pikes above. All this with the higher High Street Ridge and many Wainwrights on the doorstep. The Walk There so many excellent 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Climbing Arnside Knott Climbing Arnside Knott is very satisfying. The small hill sits on the edge of Morcambe Bay and any walk on its slopes gives excellent views over the southern Lakes. Limestone outcrops and woodland cover its steep slopes. The Walk Initially I climbed Arnside Knott a few years ago in a twenty minute dash after a 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 158m Elevation: 158m / 518ft
Whitbarrow, South Lakes The long north south ridge of Whitbarrow stands out dramatically as you drive along the A590. It is limestone bedrock which offers the distinctive profile. Any walk along the ridge is a pleasure, it really is a hidden gem in the Southern Lake District. The Walk On my first visit I discovered Whitbarrow purely by 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 435m Elevation: 435m / 1427ft
Yewbarrow Yewbarrow stands proud on the southern slopes of Upper Wasdale. The views are spectacular across Wast Water and in to the Scafells. The steep slopes of Yewbarrow enhance the views as there is nothing in the foreground. Climb it by its south west ridge and appreciate a fine mountain. The Walk Yewbarrow may be surrounded 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 514m Elevation: 514m / 1686ft
High Rigg High Rigg is a marvellous lowish fell situated between the A591 near Keswick and At John’s in the Vale. It is a rugged little fell, full of interest with great views over Blencathra and Skiddaw. Amongst the undulating long summit ridge are hidden hollows, tarns and a myriad of rocky outcrops. The Walk High Rigg 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 224m Elevation: 224m / 734ft
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. I recently enjoyed Souther Fell as a single climb on a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Mellbreak and Crummock Water Mellbreak and Crummock Water sit side by side on the quiet side of the Buttermere valley. Many motorists pass on their way to valley end but few stop at the excellent pub and complete this walk. It is one of the best. The Walk 1,676 ft. Mellbreak and Crummock Water tend to be admired from afar. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 476m Elevation: 476m / 1561ft
Muncaster Fell Muncaster Fell is the broad ridge to the west of lower Eskdale. Further west is the Ravenglass to Eskdale mini railway, to the east the lower level return. The ridge itself is a lovely with great views across to the coast and Irish Sea. The Walk 758′. I found Muncaster Fell to be a little 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 212m Elevation: 212m / 695ft
