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
Climbing Blencathra Climbing Blencathra via Hall’s Fell and returning via Blease Fell is the best way to enjoy my favourite mountain. Halls Fell has some minor scrambling but leads directly to the summit trig. The Walk I find Blencathra (or Saddleback) the most enjoyable mountain to climb and explore in the Lake District. Partly this is due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 703m Elevation: 703m / 2306ft
Walk round Ennerdale Water A walk round Ennerdale Water has so much appeal because it is quiet and unspoilt. On all lakeland walks the scenery is superb and this is no different, but the feeling of remoteness and inaccessibility adds a lot. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 9m Elevation: 9m / 29ft
Coniston to Ambleside via Tarn Hows The one way walk from Coniston to Ambleside passes through some lovely Lakeland countryside. In particular Tarn Howes and Loughrigg Tarn are beautiful and relaxing places. Take the bus at the start of the day. The Walk This one way walk from Coniston to Ambleside takes you through the heart of the Lake District. The 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 3881273m Elevation: 3881273m / 12734456ft
From Arnside to Silverdale A delightful coastal walk from Arnside to Silverdale with an inland return. The beach path has some good views across Morecambe Bay to the southern lakes and the village of Silverdale is worth exploring. Certainly the coastal section away from Arnside can be pleasantly peaceful. The Walk The Arnside & Silverdale AONB is a lovely 1 Rating: Easier walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 192m Elevation: 192m / 629ft
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
Hayeswater and Angle Tarn This is a fine circuit of Hayeswater, less popular than some but more enjoyable than many. From Hartsop head up steep slopes to picturesque Angle Tarn. Continue east on to the main High Street Ridge, circle the head of the valley and then descend from Grey Crag with its excellent views. The Walk The walk 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 746m Elevation: 746m / 2447ft
Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water Start in Ambleside in order to walk this lowland Lake District classic. Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water are the highlights but the crossing of the fell under Lily Tarn near Ambleside is also memorable. The Walk The walk that includes Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Water lies in the centre of the Lake District. Normally there 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 276m Elevation: 276m / 905ft
Fells over the Duddon Valley The Fells over the Duddon Valley are a series of rocky knolls and hidden tarns situated between the Duddon River itself and the A593 near Broughton Mills. It is beautiful, full of personality and miles away from the crowds, I love it. The Walk An exquisite six square miles of hidden tarns and volcanic fells, with great views 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
The Kentmere Round The Kentmere Round is a long distance horseshoe that includes seven Wainwright fells. Despite its length the underfoot terrain walking is easier on the grassy slopes than the rockier circuits found further west. The Walk The Kentmere Round is not to be underestimated. It is twelve miles long with roughly 3,500 foot of climbing. This 5 Rating: Difficult walk 12mi Distance: 12 miles / 19.2 km 944m Elevation: 944m / 3097ft
Climbing Skiddaw from Keswick Climbing Skiddaw from Keswick is the most popular route up the mountain. It is a straightforward walk on good tracks although I have varied the traditional descent here to make it a circular option. An excellent and safe option in snowy conditions. The Walk Climbing Skiddaw is in the family. My mother used to take 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 931m Elevation: 931m / 3054ft
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. The Walk This walk has some memories for me as it was the first 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 16m Elevation: 16m / 52ft
