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
Blencathra via Sharp Edge Blencathra via Sharp Edge is an exposed scramble (Grade 1) to the eastern end of the ‘saddle’ of the mountain. It is a challenge and should be taken seriously as it is a little more exposed than nearby Halls Fell Ridge or Striding Edge on Helvellyn. However with confidence it is one of the finest 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 613m Elevation: 613m / 2011ft
Stone Arthur & Alcock Tarn Alcock Tarn is sandwiched between the village of Grasmere and the western arm of the Fairfield Round. It is a beautiful situation, rarely visited and can be directly accessed by a short, steep climb. Much better is to include Alcock Tarn as part of a higher circuit including Stone Arthur and Heron Pike. The Walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 760m Elevation: 760m / 2493ft
Dodd and Underskiddaw Dodd (1,612ft) is a superb viewpoint for the Northern Lake District. However the views are well earned due to a steep climb up its wood clad flanks. An exploration the villages of Underskiddaw and an approach via the Allerdale Ramble add much to a surprisingly long walk. The Walk Dodd is a mysterious Wainwright, really 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 444m Elevation: 444m / 1456ft
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. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 531m Elevation: 531m / 1742ft
Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn Beacon Tarn is one of my favourite places in the Lake District. Surrounded by a series of low lying hills and views across to the higher Coniston fells makes the tranquil waters of Beacon Tarn a genuine hidden gem. Visit it at any time of the year. The Walk Nestling within the low lying fells 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
Derwentwater walk Use the excellent ferry service to enjoy this Derwentwater walk without having to walk the 4 miles return from Keswick. The paths pick their way amongst the trees on the shoreline and the views over the lake are always interesting. It is the best part of Derwentwater and very straightforward. The Walk The pretty woodland 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 17m Elevation: 17m / 55ft
Hardknott Fort & Harter Fell Combining a visit to Hardknott Fort with a more strenuous walk over the Wainwrights of Harter Fell and Hard Knott (the mountain) makes for a rewarding circuit. The Fort is a well preserved Roman settlement with the best views to be seen on the steep descent from Hard Knott fell. The Walk This circular walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 755m Elevation: 755m / 2477ft
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. The Walk The Victorian’s certainly knew a good walk and the bridleway to Bowscale Tarn provides an excellent 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft