Cold Pike from Wrynose Cold Pike from Wrynose is a pleasant, short walk up a rocky little mountain overlooking Langdale. The return via the picturesque Red Tarn adds a lot to the walk. The Walk 2260′. Climbing Cold Pike from Wrynose Pass may feel a bit like cheating. It is little more than a thousand foot from the pass 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
Wastwater Screes The views when you walk on the ridge above the Wastwater Screes are some of the best in the lakes. Two Wainwrights sit astride the wide ridge. However beware of the rolling scree of purgatory if you take the lakeside return path. The Walk The Wastwater Screes are unique and this walk reflects it. Even 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 692m Elevation: 692m / 2270ft
Blea Rigg from Langdale The walk up Blea Rigg from Langdale is full of character. The rugged terrain is typically lakes, rocky knolls and hidden hollows full of interest. As ever though it is the outstanding views you will remember. The Walk 1776′. For once chuck away the map. Instead simply enjoy wandering around the excellent high ground that 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 483m Elevation: 483m / 1584ft
Gowbarrow via Aira Force The climb of Gowbarrow via Aira Force is highly enjoyable. Not only do you visit a popular waterfall but the views from Gowbarrow along Ullswater are some of the best in the Lake District. The Walk 1425′. In the past I had always resented paying the pricey car parking fees to climb Gowbarrow via Aira 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 318m Elevation: 318m / 1043ft
Binsey from Bassenthwaite A short climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite brings some excellent views towards the Solway Furth to Skiddaw and beyond. The summit area has some interest and may have been the location for an old hill fort. The Walk The climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite is largely uninteresting and, although the views are impressive, particularly over 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 354m Elevation: 354m / 1161ft
Finsthwaite Heights & High Dam Hidden away near Newby Bridge lies the lovely tarn of High Dam set in woodland and the quiet village of Finsthwaite. The walk also passes through some attractive moorland. The Walk The south end of Windermere tends to be an awkward area to walk. This is due to space being limited with a lot of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Askham Fell and The Lowther Valley To the east of Pooley Bridge lies the broad ridge of Askham Fell. It separates the lakes from the lower grounds of the Lowther Valley which is a quiet area worth exploring. The Walk I was walking with Debbie and Andy as part of their wonderful Coast to Coast crossing on the initial section of this walk. The 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 380m Elevation: 380m / 1246ft
Causey Pike The distinctive summit knolls of Causey Pike can be seen from miles away. 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 but the walk as 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 860m Elevation: 860m / 2821ft
Little Langdale Little Langdale is the quieter of the two Langdale valleys. Because the mountains are less well known, publicised less it is tends to be less busy. There are a number of low level walks along the valley, this one includes the old slate mine in Tilberthwaite. The Walk Little Langdale is best approached over the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Staveley to Longsleddale From Staveley to Longsleddale is a walk forgotten. Rarely done by visitors it is the locals who tread between the valleys. It is an interesting rather than thrilling walk but offers a different side to the Lake District. The Walk I have travelled up the long valley of Longsleddale a number of times but always 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 12mi Distance: 12 miles / 19.2 km 478m Elevation: 478m / 1568ft
Rannerdale Knotts Rannerdale Knotts is a small fell with a hidden secret. On the banks of Crummock Water the hill is prominent but hides an enclosed valley. The valley (Rannerdale) is lovely, particularly when full of bluebells. The Walk 1,160 ft. Rannerdale Knotts is often ignored. This is largely because it sits at the foot of bigger and 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 208m Elevation: 208m / 682ft
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
