Hallin Fell, Ullswater Hallin Fell is a sprightly little 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. The Walk 1271′. Hallin Fell joins the likes of Gowbarrow and Loughrigg Fell as miniature Lakeland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 257m Elevation: 257m / 843ft
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
Fellbarrow over Loweswater Two easy, but rarely visited Wainwrights lie on Fellbarrow over Loweswater. The views from the lower, southern summit to upper Buttermere are particularly impressive as is the underfoot terrain. The Walk 1363′. It is so tempting to pass Fellbarrow and Low Fell and ignore them. I have done exactly that many times as I headed 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 456m Elevation: 456m / 1496ft
Ard Crags above Newlands The climb along Ard Crags above Newlands is one of the finest and easiest ridge walks in the Lake District. The views are excellent and it feels a privilege to be there. However their are steep slopes at either end. The Walk 1860′. There are two main reasons I enjoy this circuit of Ard Crags 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 328m Elevation: 328m / 1076ft
Pike o’ Blisco Pike o’ Blisco is a rugged Lake District mountain that overlooks the Langdale Pikes from the south. It is often added to a Crinkle Crags walk but also makes for an excellent, if steep, climb on its own. The Walk 2304′. An irresistible name combined with a true mountain profile makes Pike o’ Blisco one of my 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 583m Elevation: 583m / 1912ft
Twin Peaks of Longsleddale Tarn Crag and Grey Crag are the twin peaks of Longsleddale. They are rounded hills of rough grass which are easily linked. It is a long drive up the Longsleddale valley but if you are Wainwright bagging you will have to do it. The Walk 2176′. I have now been up Tarn Crag four times 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 479m Elevation: 479m / 1571ft
Silver How and Easedale Tarn 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). Descend via Easedale Tarn for a ‘proper’ Lake District walk with outstanding views. The Walk Most people 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 540m Elevation: 540m / 1771ft
Cold Pike from Wrynose Cold Pike from Wrynose is a pleasant, short walk up a rocky little mountain overlooking Langdale. The return via the picturesque Red Tarn adds a lot to the walk. The Walk 2260′. Climbing Cold Pike from Wrynose Pass may feel a bit like cheating. It is little more than a thousand foot from the pass 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
Blea Rigg from Langdale The walk up Blea Rigg from Langdale is full of character. The rugged terrain is typically lakes, rocky knolls and hidden hollows full of interest. As ever though it is the outstanding views you will remember. The Walk 1776′. For once chuck away the map. Instead simply enjoy wandering around the excellent high ground that 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 483m Elevation: 483m / 1584ft
Gowbarrow via Aira Force The climb of Gowbarrow via Aira Force is highly enjoyable. Not only do you visit a popular waterfall but the views from Gowbarrow along Ullswater are some of the best in the Lake District. The Walk 1425′. In the past I had always resented paying the pricey car parking fees to climb Gowbarrow via Aira 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 318m Elevation: 318m / 1043ft
Binsey from Bassenthwaite A short climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite brings some excellent views towards the Solway Furth to Skiddaw and beyond. The summit area has some interest and may have been the location for an old hill fort. The Walk The climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite is largely uninteresting and, although the views are impressive, particularly over 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 354m Elevation: 354m / 1161ft
Causey Pike The distinctive summit knolls of Causey Pike can be seen from miles away. The steep climb though is hard. From the summit head over Scar Crags and Sail before returning over Outerside. The Walk I climbed Causey Pike just before the March Covid shut down. The whole area was eerily quiet but the walk as 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 860m Elevation: 860m / 2821ft
