Loadpot Hill from Howtown Loadpot Hill is on the long north ridge of High Street which eventually peters out near Pooley Bridge. It is the excellent views over Ullswater which I will long remember. The Walk A quiet day in the midst of a wet winter found me and Mist determined to find some snow walking which we could 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 640m Elevation: 640m / 2099ft
Seat Sandal from Grasmere At 2,415 feet the walk up Seat Sandal from Grasmere offers a steep but rewarding Lake District climb. In particular the hidden land towards Grisedale Tarn is ripe for exploration. The Walk Seat Sandal is a familiar site for anyone travelling along the A591 between Keswick and Ambleside. Above Dunmail Raise the mountain’s uniformly steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 655m Elevation: 655m / 2149ft
Wansfell from Troutbeck Most walkers are unaware that there is a excellent approach to Wansfell from Troutbeck. The views over Windermere are better and Troutbeck makes an attractive base. The Walk 1597′. The popularity of Wansfell lies from its proximity to Ambleside and Windermere. A direct ascent from Ambleside is the most common route. However the appeal of Wansfell 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
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
A walk from Caldbeck Caldbeck is a quiet village on the northern fringes of the Lake District. It signifies the end of the high mountains. This walk from Caldbeck is a mix of farmland, forestry and moors which lies to its north. The Walk Caldbeck (Cold Beck) is an idyllic village, quieter and therefore more pleasant than many further 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 271m Elevation: 271m / 889ft
Barf over Bassenthwaite Barf over Bassenthwaite is little more than a craggy outcrop. It is a short steep climb to its summit through woodland but near the summit he trees open out and there are some excellent views. Continue on to the other Wainwrights for an enjoyable day. The Walk 1,536 ft. The Bishop of Barf (not the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
Whinlatter Whinlatter fell (a Wainwright) lies above Whinlatter forest. The simplest and best way of attaining the summit is to walk through the forest from the main car park. Then enjoy the views when breaking out on to the open fell. The Walk 1,696 ft. On most of the fells in the Lake District the walker 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
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. The Walk It was on the last day of my Coast to Coast walk that I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Martindale and Beda Fell Martindale is a quiet valley back of Ullswater. Beda Fell is the broad, low ridge to its west. Climb it and then enjoy the undulating ridge before returning via the valley floor. The Walk The ‘other side’ of Ullswater and, in particular walking the valley and hills of Martindale, reveal the very best of the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 356m Elevation: 356m / 1168ft
Walking the High Street Ridge Walking the full High Street Ridge from Troutbeck to Pooley Bridge There are only two continuously high ridges that link the north and south of the Lake District. The first travels over Helvellyn but further east the longest stretch of high level walking is from Troutbeck (near Windermere) to Pooley Bridge at the northern end 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 950m Elevation: 950m / 3116ft
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
Walk round Derwentwater Derwentwater is one of the most popular and attractive of the Lake District lakes but a complete circuit is rare. The reason for this is the proximity of the road to the eastern shore. However this walk proves it is possible and very satisfying. The Walk Over 40 years I have walked the shores of 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
