Walks in the Lake District

The long northern ridge from Helvellyn comprises a number of rounded humps. The walking on these mountains is very easy, undulating easy slopes. The approach from Dockray is also straightforward albeit with some steeper sections. The walk name “Fistful of Dodds” is courtesy of a classic Clint Eastwood film. The Walk I have always had

Lingmoor Fell is a fine mountain. Although its often overlooked by those heading for Langdale’s big names it should not be. The knobbly ridge and historical slopes offer an interesting alternative, even when the weather is too grim to go higher. The Walk “Christ I’m buggered, climbed everything else round here but I’m buggered on

This is an interesting and quiet walk along the south east shores of Coniston. The Top o’ Selside is the highest point above the lake with some great views north along the lake to the Coniston fells.

The rugged nature of the land which circles Eskdale is perfect for the formation of a tarns (mountain lakes). This walk links 3 or even 4 in a peaceful circuit that also visits the rarely visited Miterdale. The area between Wasdale and Eskdale is a wonderful place to explore. I had never even heard of

A walk round Elter Water will bring some easy walking and excellent views. In particular the north side path is very good, the south side having to leave the shores of the lake as it is private land.

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. The Walk History enticed me to take a walk at Temple Sowerby. History in the form of the grand old buildings and