Climbing Glaramara Climbing Glaramara from Borrowdale is a joy. The mountain itself has rocky outcrops, hidden hollows and increasingly impressive views north over Derwentwater. Improve the walk by heading along the wide, rigged ridge past Rosthwaite Fell to the Tarn at Leaves. The Walk 2,560 feet. I have always been attracted to Glaramara. In part due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 690m Elevation: 690m / 2263ft
Latterbarrow from Hawkshead The summit of Latterbarrow is an excellent place to view the Coniston fells and much of the south western Lakes. Climbing Latterbarrow from Hawkshead is, in itself, very straightforward on a very good path. The Walk 803′. For many years I never realised that there was an excellent short walk near Hawkshead. Climbing Latterbarrow was 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 178m Elevation: 178m / 584ft
Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Water Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Water is an unusual way to approach the mountain. It is a steep pull but the walk makes best use of the finest features of the Grasmoor round These are the western ridges of Whiteside and Lad Hows or, if you are feeling energetic, the Wainwright of Whiteless Pike. The Walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 839m Elevation: 839m / 2752ft
Walk along the Langdale Valley The Langdale Valley is ringed by spectacular hikes up to the mountains. The best are listed below. However this walk takes you along the beautiful valley floor between Elterwater and the New Dubngeon Ghyll Hotel. Good walking along Great Langdale Beck with views to the fells around. The Walk I prefer starting the walk at 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
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. The Walk It was a glorious sunny (and hot) day when myself and Greg headed up High Spy to the broad ridge that separates Borrowdale and Newlands. A steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 695m Elevation: 695m / 2280ft
Lion & the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb (Helm Crag) is one of the most impressive and memorable sites for anyone travelling from the north or south towards Grasmere. It is Grasmere’s mountain. The climb does justice to the long distance views. In addition the summit area is a fascinating place, full of hidden hollows and rocky knolls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 307m Elevation: 307m / 1007ft
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. The Walk It was a lovely summer’s evening that on impulse I pulled off the M6 and decided on a walk in Wet 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Newlands Round A fine walk along good paths with outstanding views, the Newlands Round covers three main Wainwrights but can be extended to include two more. The Walk Whenever I walk the Newlands Round the name of the book “How Green is my Valley” comes to mind. Without doubt Newlands is one of the prettiest of the Lakeland 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 968m Elevation: 968m / 3176ft
A walk round Haweswater A few years ago I did a walk round Haweswater in drought conditions. The western shores are lovely on a path which keeps close to the water but much of the eastern return are on the side of the road. The views compensate and more recently (2025) there is more walking off the road. The 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 319m Elevation: 319m / 1046ft
Wainwrights of Ennerdale To the south of Ennerdale Water lie 4 Wainwright fells which are probably the least visited in the Lake District. Grike, Crag Fell and Lank Rigg make a natural circuit but Caw Fell to the east is a bit of an outlier. The main attraction of this walk are the views over Ennerdale which are 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 800m Elevation: 800m / 2624ft
Silver How and Easedale Tarn Silver How lies to the west of Grasmere and is full of rocky knolls, lumps and hollows. Hidden tarns pepper the area and there is always a surprise around the corner (look for the tarn in Megs Gill). Descend via Easedale Tarn for a ‘proper’ Lake District walk with outstanding views. The Walk Most people 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 540m Elevation: 540m / 1771ft
Upper Borrowdale From Seatoller the walk through Upper Borrowdale follows the lower slopes of High Spy before dropping down to Castle Crag. The short but steep climb to the classic views from Castle Crag is followed by a stroll up river to Seatoller. The Walk The walk round Castle Crag and along the riverside of the upper 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 267m Elevation: 267m / 876ft
