Head of Haweswater The Head of Haweswater walk circles the valley head,starting with a rocky climb past the idyllic Small Water. The return heads south east over the lesser visited peaks of Harter Fell, Branstree and Selside Pike. The Walk Haweswater is a good base for a climb of the eastern fells. They tend to be shorter than 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 740m Elevation: 740m / 2427ft
Dove Crag and Red Screes Follow two long and interesting ridges over Dove Crag and Red Screes from Ambleside. It provides a good alternative to the more popular Fairfield Round. The crossing at Scandale Hause is full of interest. For those who have completed the Fairfield Round this walk offers a good alternative. Not only dies it include the easy 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 1030m Elevation: 1030m / 3379ft
Causey Pike The distinctive summit knolls of Causey Pike can be seen from miles away. Everyone knows Causey Pike. 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 860m Elevation: 860m / 2821ft
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 remoteness and ease of a complete circuit makes this better. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 9m Elevation: 9m / 29ft
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. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 703m Elevation: 703m / 2306ft
Skiddaw via Ullock Pike The climb of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike is a fine way to approach this 3,000 foot popular summit. The Ullock Pike ridge is full of interest with spectacular views. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 779m Elevation: 779m / 2555ft
Newlands Round A fine walk along good paths with outstanding views, the Newlands Round covers three main Wainwrights but can be extended to two more. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 968m Elevation: 968m / 3176ft
Steeple and Haycock This is an unusual route to approach the high fells. Walk along the shores of Ennerdale before striking steeply up the direct ridge of graceful Steeple and on to Haycock. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 819m Elevation: 819m / 2687ft
Discover the Upper Esk On leaving the road as it heads towards Hard Knott pass you enter a new world and discover the Upper Esk. The tumbling river, steep mountains and lack of people make this extremely enjoyable and a classic Lakeland walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 343m Elevation: 343m / 1125ft
St Sunday’s Crag The name is enough to attract the interest of walker and St Sunday’s Crag does not disappoint. It is a graceful ridge above Ullswater leadig to Grisedale Tarn and a return via the Grisedale valley. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 696m Elevation: 696m / 2283ft
Hayeswater and Angle Tarn From Hartsop head up steep slopes to picturesque Angle Tarn. Continue east on to the main High Street Ridge with Hayeswater below and circle its head. Drop on to Grey Crag for a spectacular descent with amazing views. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 746m Elevation: 746m / 2447ft
Circuit of Derwentwater Derwentwater is one of the most popular and attractive of the Lake District lakes but a complete circuit is rare. The reason for this is the proximity of the road to the eastern shore. However there is an excellent circuit. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
