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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Wansfell Pike from Ambleside The traditional climb of Wansfell Pike from Ambleside is perfectly pleasant. However the walk is much improved by carrying on towards Troutbeck and turning south and returning along the fellside overlooking Windermere. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 470m Elevation: 470m / 1542ft
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. 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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 150m Elevation: 150m / 492ft
High Spy over Borrowdale High Spy is in the centre of a long wide ridge separating Borrowdale from Newlands. This walk combines High Spy with an exploration of Upper Borrowdale. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 695m Elevation: 695m / 2280ft
Devoke Water Situated between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley is a delectable area of water, Devoke Water. It is a fisherman’s paradise, very quiet and surrounded by low lying hills. It is a special place. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 112m Elevation: 112m / 367ft
Hallin Fell, Ullswater Hallin Fell is a small fell near Howtown, perfectly placed for enjoying some of the best views up and down Ullswater. The fell itself is typically lakes, little rocky outcrops, bracken covered hillside and a fine summit cairn. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 257m Elevation: 257m / 843ft
Great Crag from Watendlath Park near the tarn at Watendlath and head past the tarn towards some higher land. The higher land is Great Crag, a rocky peak perched above the lovely Dock Tarn. The Walk It is very rare to find a walk in the central lakes which is quiet and unspoilt. Great Crag from Watendlath is one 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 173m Elevation: 173m / 567ft
Scafell Pike from Wasdale Scafell and Scafell Pike from Wasdale involves a steep and relentless climb from the valley and a tricky crossing between the two (very separate) mountains. It is rightly a classic. The descent from Scafell is lovely. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 1,100m Elevation: 1,100m / 3ft
South shores of Windermere Finsthwaite is a pretty village on the south shores of Windermere. It is the highlight of a short walk which struggles to find its way on the section closest to the lake. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 184m Elevation: 184m / 603ft
Wet Sleddale, near Shap Wet Sleddale is hidden away in a quiet corner of the Lake District near Shap. This walk circles the reservoir and ends above it with good views across the valley and beyond. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Lands around Loweswater Loweswater is a small lake usually overlooked by those heading up the Buttermere valley. The walk around the lake, particularly around its south western shores, is lovely amongst the trees. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft