Gait Barrows Nature Reserve In the Arnside and Silverdale AONB is the Gait Barrows Nature Reserve. It is full of wildlife and the tracks are good. I enjoy combining it with a trip to the nearby beach for a nice contrast. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
Silverdale Head Silverdale is tucked away to the south of the Lake District off Morecambe Bay. The round of Silverdale Head includes some rocky coastal and beach walking. Also a visit to a nature reserve and an exploration of the town. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
Climbing Arnside Knott Climbing Arnside Knott is very satisfying. The hill sits on the edge of Morcambe Bay and any walk on its slopes gives excellent views over the southern Lakes. Limestone outcrops and woodland cover its steep slopes. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 158m Elevation: 158m / 518ft
Coniston Hall on the Lake From Coniston village take the short walk to the lake front. From here head south along the shores to Coniston Hall on the lake. The views are lovely over the lake and it is a straightforward walk that anyone can achieve. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 16m Elevation: 16m / 52ft
Crosthwaite near Kendal 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 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 230m Elevation: 230m / 754ft
Heights of Kendal Fell Kendal is on the fringes of the Lake District. However it is possible to walk over some rolling fells to the north west on a short walk. Kendal Fell includes some excellent views over the town and further afield. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 137m Elevation: 137m / 449ft
A walk at Nenthead Near Alston is an area of remote moorland interspersed with the remains of a lead mining industry. When doing this straightforward walk at Nenthead via Nent Hall it is difficult to believe that this place used to team with life. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 158m Elevation: 158m / 518ft
Ashgill Force on the South Tyne The walk along the South Tyne from Garrigill is a pleasant half day stroll. Ashgill Force is set in the woods at the end of the walk and is a beautiful spot. Start and finish in the pretty village of Garrigill. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 111m Elevation: 111m / 364ft
Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld The area to the north of Skiddaw is a wonderful place to walk. A good path follows the route from Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld and passes Dash Falls and Skiddaw House before finishing with fine views down Borrowdale. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 387m Elevation: 387m / 1269ft
Appleby and the River Eden 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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 96m Elevation: 96m / 314ft
Walk at Temple Sowerby Near Penrith is Temple Sowerby, a pleasant small village near Acorn Bank House. The walk at Temple Sowerby follows a winding small river and crosses some countryside before returning to the pretty village. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 60m Elevation: 60m / 196ft
Swirl How and Wetherlam Swirl How and Wetherlam tower above Little Langdale. The climb up Great Carrs is up a rocky, interesting and little visited ridge whilst Wetherlam is a complex fell, the best of the Coniston area. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 778m Elevation: 778m / 2552ft