The Other Borrowdale The ‘Other’ Borrowdale is situated near Tebay on the M6 (sounds great!). However the walk goes through a unspoilt valley and returns via the rolling countryside on its north side. Amongst other things there are interesting views of the M6! 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 408m Elevation: 408m / 1338ft
From Arnside to Silverdale A pretty coastal walk from Arnside to Silverdale with a return inland. The beach path has some good views across Morecambe Bay to the southern lakes and the village of Silverdale is worth exploring. 1 Rating: Easier walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 192m Elevation: 192m / 629ft
A Walk around Grasmere A walk around Grasmere is a very popular walk for visitors to this popular town. The paths are easy to follow and the views across the lake lovely. The small pebble beach on the southern shore makes a wonderful picnic spot. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 18m Elevation: 18m / 59ft
Whitbarrow, South Lakes The long north south ridge of Whitbarrow stands out on the drive along the A590 South Lakes. It is limestone bedrock offering a distinctive profile. The walk along the ridge has some excellent views. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 435m Elevation: 435m / 1427ft
The shores of Thirlmere The walk along the eastern shores of Thirlmere initially sticks close to the lake. It is an unusual path. The return is on the slopes of the mountain opposite with good views and passing some small waterfalls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 206m Elevation: 206m / 675ft
Nenthead to Garrigill walk The Nenthead to Garrigill walk is highly enjoyable. The fascinating villages at both ends bookmark an area of remote and rarely walked moorland. Ashgill Falls is good as well. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 352m Elevation: 352m / 1154ft
Pike o’ Blisco Pike o’ Blisco is a rugged Lake District mountain that overlooks the Langdale Pikes from the south. It is often added to a Crinkle Crags walk but also makes for an excellent, if steep, climb on its own. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 583m Elevation: 583m / 1912ft
A walk round Haweswater A few years ago I did a walk round Haweswater in drought conditions. The western shores are lovely on a path which keeps close to the water but much of the eastern return are on the side of the road. The views compensate. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 319m Elevation: 319m / 1046ft
Twin Peaks of Longsleddale Tarn Crag and Grey Crag make up the twin peaks of Longsleddale. They are rounded hills of rough grass which are easily linked. It is a long drive up the Longsleddale valley. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 479m Elevation: 479m / 1571ft
A walk to Brough Castle Brough Castle is perched upon a small hill just to the south of Brough. The walk near Brough Castle passes through some rolling countryside and farmland all under the shadow of Mickle Fell. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 76m Elevation: 76m / 249ft
West of Thirlmere Harrop Tarn is the focus for this quiet walk to the west of Thirlmere. The walk includes a climb through woods to a rarely visited tarn. There is also some walking along the quiet shores of the lake itself. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 193m Elevation: 193m / 633ft
Yewbarrow Yewbarrow stands proud on the southern slopes of Upper Wasdale. The views are spectacular over the lake and the Scafells due to its steep slopes. Climb it by its south west ridge and appreciate a fine mountain. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 514m Elevation: 514m / 1686ft