Walks in the Lake District

Any walk round Rydal Water is following in the footsteps of greatness, in this case William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. Their regular walk took them round Rydal Water taking in the shores of this pretty lake and onto the path over the Coffin Route. The Walk This exceptionally pretty walk around the tranquil waters

A quiet countryside walk at Crosthwaite near Kendal across rolling countryside. In spring there is a profusion of wild flowers and good views on the return. The Walk The walk from Crosthwaite is very similar in character to the nearby walk at Underbarrow. It starts along some country lanes. I must admit it is quite

A number low lying hills lie to the south of the Lake District. The exposed limestone on them makes them a real pleasure to walk on. Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands is one such example. The Walk Any fell with exposed limestone and sea views is worth climbing. The added attraction of climbing Hampsfell is the intriguing

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. The Walk Walking in Thirlmere is not usually high on the agenda of a visitor to the Lake

The walk at Appleby and the River Eden follows the river at times but also enters some rough countryside and past a number of small hamlets. The town of Appleby with its castle is a good place to spend time. The Walk After the vigorous activity nearer its source in Mallerstang, the River Eden passes along

Dodd (1,612ft) is a superb viewpoint for the Northern Lake District. However the views are well earned due to a steep climb up its wood clad flanks. An exploration the villages of Underskiddaw and an approach via the Allerdale Ramble add much to a surprisingly long walk. The Walk Dodd is a mysterious Wainwright, really