Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Water Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Water is an unusual way to approach the mountain. It is a steep pull but the walk makes best use of the finest features of the Grasmoor round These are the western ridges of Whiteside and Lad Hows or, if you are feeling energetic, the Wainwright of Whiteless Pike. The Walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 839m Elevation: 839m / 2752ft
Walk along the Langdale Valley The Langdale Valley is ringed by spectacular hikes up to the mountains. The best are listed below. However this walk takes you along the beautiful valley floor between Elterwater and the New Dubngeon Ghyll Hotel. Good walking along Great Langdale Beck with views to the fells around. The Walk I prefer starting the walk at 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
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
Newlands Round A fine walk along good paths with outstanding views, the Newlands Round covers three main Wainwrights but can be extended to include two more. The Walk Whenever I walk the Newlands Round the name of the book “How Green is my Valley” comes to mind. Without doubt Newlands is one of the prettiest of the Lakeland 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 968m Elevation: 968m / 3176ft
Wainwrights of Ennerdale To the south of Ennerdale Water lie 4 Wainwright fells which are probably the least visited in the Lake District. Grike, Crag Fell and Lank Rigg make a natural circuit but Caw Fell to the east is a bit of an outlier. The main attraction of this walk are the views over Ennerdale which are 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 800m Elevation: 800m / 2624ft
Silver How over Grasmere 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). The views to Langdale and Pavey Ark in particular are excellent as are those over Grasmere and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 390m Elevation: 390m / 1279ft
Kirk Fell and Great Gable Kirk Fell and Great Gable are two of the giants that dominate the head of Wasdale. The climb from Wasdale head is steep, in places including some mild scrambling, but rewarded by some stunning views and a real sense of achievement. The Walk Great Gable is a popular mountain and can be climbed from a 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 1050m Elevation: 1050m / 3445ft
Dovedale Round Often ignored for Helvellyn the Dovedale Round is an excellent walk. It starts with a long gradual climb up a long grassy ridge. The return is via a shorter ridge and the banks of Brothers Water. Dove Crag itself is part of the nearby Fairfield Horseshoe. The Walk Lying between the Helvellyn range and Kirkstone Pass 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 675m Elevation: 675m / 2214ft
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
Helvellyn from Thirlmere The steep climb of Helvellyn from Thirlmere avoids all the danger (and excitement) of the more popular eastern approaches. However the views are constantly good, particularly over Thirlmere and the summit ridge is always a pleasant place. The Walk The steep slopes of the western approaches to Helvellyn from Thirlmere have often made me tired 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 859m Elevation: 859m / 2818ft
West of Ennerdale Sandwiched between Cleator Moor and the West of Ennerdale Water are two pleasant, runded hills and a secret and attractive valley. The views from both Flat Fell and Dent Fell are very good with both sea and mountain prominent. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Typical Eskdale Walking If you fancy some typical Eskdale walking away from the crowds head to the area south of Boot. The walking is simply marvellous amongst the hidden hollows and rocky knolls. The Walk If one in a thousand keen walkers have trod the slopes of Ulpha Fell and the rocky outcrops of Green Crag, Crook Crag and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 411m Elevation: 411m / 1348ft
