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
The Swindale Valley The Swindale Valley is one of a few barely visited valleys on the eastern fringes of the Lake District. The northern ridge of Swindale has some lovely walking and views across Haweswater and the Ullswater fells. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 268m Elevation: 268m / 879ft
Binsey from Bassenthwaite A short climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite brings some excellent views from the Solway Furth to Skiddaw and beyond. The summit area has some interest and may have been the location for an old hill fort. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 354m Elevation: 354m / 1161ft
Great Gable from Honister Pass Great Gable is one of the best known mountains in the Lake District. The approach of Great Gable from Honister Pass is excellent with good views and an interesting varied descent over three more Wainwrights. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 726m Elevation: 726m / 2382ft
Askham Fell and The Lowther Valley To the east of Pooley Bridge lies the broad ridge of Askham Fell. It separates the lakes from the lower grounds of the Lowther Valley which is a quiet area worth exploring. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 380m Elevation: 380m / 1246ft
Staveley to Longsleddale From Staveley to Longsleddale is a walk forgotten. Rarely done by visitors it is the locals who tread between the valleys. It is an interesting rather than thrilling walk but offers a different side to the Lake District. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 12mi Distance: 12 miles / 19.2 km 478m Elevation: 478m / 1568ft
