Yewdale from Coniston Yewdale lies north west of Coniston and is an area of rugged low lying fells which is rarely explored. The walk of Yewdale from Coniston takes you through this lovely, peaceful area. However it also includes the slate mining valleys of Tilberthwaite and in to the heart of the Coniston fells. The Walk There are 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 450m Elevation: 450m / 1476ft
Sheffield Pike from Glenridding The excellent walk of Sheffield Pike from Glenridding is often ignored by the thousands heading for Helvellyn. That is a mistake as it is an excellent mountain with spectacyular views over Helvellyn. The Walk I have been guilty of ignoring Sheffield Pike, and its neighbour Glenridding Dodd, for far too many years as I headed 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 590m Elevation: 590m / 1935ft
Swirl How and Wetherlam Swirl How and Wetherlam tower above Little Langdale. The climb up Great Carrs is up a rocky, interesting and little visited ridge whilst Wetherlam is a complex fell worth spending time on. All in all the best of the Coniston walking and an unusual one. The Walk Graceful is a word not always used when 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 778m Elevation: 778m / 2552ft
Haystacks Haystacks is a rugged mountain (not particularly high) sitting between Buttermere and the upper end of Ennerdale. The summit area is an area of rocky knolls, hidden tarns and stupendous views, give yourself plenty of time when climbing Haystacks. The Walk 1900′. Haystacks and Wainwright go together like Everest and Mallory. I have very little 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 531m Elevation: 531m / 1742ft
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
Scafell Pike from Seathwaite The climb of Scafell Pike from Seathwaite via the Corridor Route is the best way to arrive at the highest place in England. In addition the walk includes a visit to two of the most attractive tarns in the Lake District; Styhead and Sprinkling. The Walk The highest point in England is Scafell Pike (3,210 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 863m Elevation: 863m / 2831ft
The Beauty of Ullswater To fully appreciate the beauty of Ullswater take the ferry to the quieter southern shores and walk back. The path is delightful and the ever changing lakeside views always interesting. It is Alfred Wainwright’s favourite lowland walk. The Walk I agree with Wainwright. This is the finest lakeside walk in the Lake District. The path 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
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
