Rannerdale Knotts Rannerdale Knotts is a small fell with a hidden secret. On the banks of Crummock Water the hill is prominent but hides an enclosed valley. The valley (Rannerdale) is lovely, particularly when full of bluebells. The Walk 1,160 ft. Rannerdale Knotts is often ignored. This is largely because it sits at the foot of bigger and 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 208m Elevation: 208m / 682ft
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
Loadpot Hill from Howtown Loadpot Hill is on the long north ridge of High Street which eventually peters out near Pooley Bridge. It is the excellent views over Ullswater which I will long remember. The Walk A quiet day in the midst of a wet winter found me and Mist determined to find some snow walking which we could 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 640m Elevation: 640m / 2099ft
Seat Sandal from Grasmere At 2,415 feet the walk up Seat Sandal from Grasmere offers a steep but rewarding Lake District climb. In particular the hidden land towards Grisedale Tarn is ripe for exploration. The Walk Seat Sandal is a familiar site for anyone travelling along the A591 between Keswick and Ambleside. Above Dunmail Raise the mountain’s uniformly steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 655m Elevation: 655m / 2149ft
Wansfell from Troutbeck Most walkers are unaware that there is a excellent approach to Wansfell from Troutbeck. The views over Windermere are better and Troutbeck makes an attractive base. The Walk 1597′. The popularity of Wansfell lies from its proximity to Ambleside and Windermere. A direct ascent from Ambleside is the most common route. However the appeal of Wansfell 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
Barf over Bassenthwaite Barf over Bassenthwaite is little more than a craggy outcrop. It is a short steep climb to its summit through woodland but near the summit he trees open out and there are some excellent views. Continue on to the other Wainwrights for an enjoyable day. The Walk 1,536 ft. The Bishop of Barf (not the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
Whinlatter 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 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
Martindale and Beda Fell Martindale is a quiet valley back of Ullswater. Beda Fell is the broad, low ridge to its west. Climb it and then enjoy the undulating ridge before returning via the valley floor. The Walk The ‘other side’ of Ullswater and, in particular walking the valley and hills of Martindale, reveal the very best of the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 356m Elevation: 356m / 1168ft
Carrock Fell The remains of a hill fort stands on the summit of Carrock Fell. It is clearly perched on the most eastern of fells to spot invaders from the north and east. It makes a good viewpoint, the culmination of an interesting climb. The Walk 2,174 ft. The Northern Fells literally fall off a cliff on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Gummer’s How 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 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 1.5mi Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
Barrow from Braithwaite This short, but rewarding, walk up Barrow from Braithwaite has excellent views. It offers a great vantage point for understanding the layout of Coledale Round as well as good views north towards Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Walk 1,494 ft. As it becomes more and more difficult to ‘get at’ Catbells, due to its popularity and 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands A number low lying hills lie to the south of the Lake District. The exposed limestone on them makes them a real pleasure to walk on. Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands is one such example. The Walk Any fell with exposed limestone and sea views is worth climbing. The added attraction of climbing Hampsfell is the intriguing 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
