St John’s in the Vale Tewet Tarn is a lovely, rarely visited tarn and the object of this short walk in St John’s in the Vale. Enjoy the church during the walk as well as the excellent views across to Blencathra (the best views of my favourite mountain). The Walk St John’s in the Vale sits to the south of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 108m Elevation: 108m / 354ft
Moors of Crosby Ravensworth The area near Crosby Ravensworth is very quiet and unspoilt. For a peaceful, stress free walk head south and enjoy the open moors. It is part of the Coast to Coast. The Walk It is always interesting returning to an area that you have tasted a few years before. Well I returned to the same 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 388m Elevation: 388m / 1273ft
Carrock Fell The remains of a hill fort stands on the summit of Carrock Fell. It is clearly perched on the most eastern of fells to spot invaders from the north and east. It makes a good viewpoint, the culmination of an interesting climb. The Walk 2,174 ft. The Northern Fells literally fall off a cliff on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Tarn Hows Tarn Hows is a picturesque tarn set amongst an area of attractive woodland situated between Coniston and Ambleside. It is an easy walk to complete and offers a good taste of Lakeland. The Walk First of all this is a beautiful spot. Having said that if you have not a member of your party under 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
South Tyne Trail Use the South Tynedale Railway for a short one way along the South Tyne Trail. River and rail enthusiasts will enjoy it most but the scenery around is lovely in the summer months. The Walk Although train lovers may get the best out of this walk there are also some splendid views of the Pennine 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 62m Elevation: 62m / 203ft
South Tyne at Garrigill The South Tyne at Garrigill is little more than a stream most of the year. This short walk in remote countryside leaves Garrigill and follows the west bank to Bleagate, returning on the east side. The Walk I have heard Garrigill being described as the ‘land that time forgot’ which certainly rings true to the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 102m Elevation: 102m / 334ft
An Alston Discovery walk North of Alston is a lovely walk. The Alston Discovery starts with a walk up the South Tyne. It returns, after a short climb, on the flanks of Grey Nag. Here the views are very good and the solitude complete. The Walk I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent walk from Alston by heading in to the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 150m Elevation: 150m / 492ft
Gummer’s How Gummer’s How is a short climb to a wonderful view point on the south east shores of Windermere. The rocky summit is a taste of Lakeland in miniature. The views make any trip here worthwhile. The Walk 1054′. Wainwright neglected to include Gummer’s How in his seven main guides, probably due to its insignificant height 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 1.5mi Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
Barrow from Braithwaite This short, but rewarding, walk up Barrow from Braithwaite has excellent views. It offers a great vantage point for understanding the layout of Coledale Round as well as good views north towards Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Walk 1,494 ft. As it becomes more and more difficult to ‘get at’ Catbells, due to its popularity and 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
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
Coledale Round The Coledale Round dominates the northern lakes near Keswick. Many do sections or individual mountains but those who complete the full round are best rewarded. The ever changing views, a multitude of Wainwrights coupled with a long day out is immensely satisfying. The Walk The Coledale Round is well seen from Keswick with a splendid 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13.5mi Distance: 13.5 miles / 21.6 km 1130m Elevation: 1130m / 3707ft
