Kentmere and Troutbeck Walking in the remote country between Kentmere and Troutbeck is a real pleasure. It is a peaceful walk where the miles tend to slip by. The views are good and I ended up with a real feel of well being. The Walk I was struggling to come up with a walk in the valleys of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 386m Elevation: 386m / 1266ft
Cow Green Reservoir In Upper Teesdale the River Tees emerges dramatically at Cow Green Reservoir over the rocks of the spectacular Cauldron Spout. The walk follows the river to the reservoir returning on good tracks. The Walk The walk to Cow Green Reservoir provided one of those wow moments of a good walk. I had walked up the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 162m Elevation: 162m / 531ft
Climb Cross Fell The most popular way to climb Cross Fell is from the small village of Garrigill near Alston. Even then it is a long climb across the moors. On a fine day the views across the north eastern lakes are good. The Walk At seventy feet under the magical 3,000 foot mark Cross Fell is the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 15mi Distance: 15 miles / 24 km 573m Elevation: 573m / 1880ft
Dow Crag via Seathwaite Tarn Starting from the Duddon Valley the walk heads towards the Coniston Fells via Seathwaite Tarn. From here climb the steep slopes to Dow Crag and enjoy the wonderful views along its grassy ridge. The Walk This is one of my favourite walks in the Lake District, possibly even Top 5. Dow Crag is an exciting 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 670m Elevation: 670m / 2198ft
Lily Tarn above Ambleside Visiting Lily Tarn above Ambleside makes for an excellent short walk. It is ideal for visitors who do not want to walk far but experience an area of traditional Lake District. It is a lovely spot to linger and enjoy the views. The Walk In all my years of travelling through and visiting Ambleside I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 161m Elevation: 161m / 528ft
The Beauty of Ullswater To fully appreciate the beauty of Ullswater take the ferry to the quieter southern shores and walk back. The path is delightful and the ever changing lakeside views always interesting. It is Alfred Wainwright’s favourite lowland walk. The Walk I agree with Wainwright. This is the finest lakeside walk in the Lake District. The path 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
High Street Ridge From Haweswater a rocky climb past two idyllic tarns leads on to the broad, grassy High Street ridge. Once on the ridge the views are excellent and the walking easy. The return is via the shores of Haweswater. The Walk As I find walking on High Street Ridge such a pleasure I have included a 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13mi Distance: 13 miles / 20.8 km 745m Elevation: 745m / 2444ft
Short walk on Blencathra Threlkeld is the base to enjoy this short walk on Blencathra. The views are amazing, particularly above Blease Farm. The lower slopes of Blencathra are a delight, flanked by the very steep slopes above you. No need to climb them! The Walk I believe that the view from the corner of the wall above High 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 188m Elevation: 188m / 616ft
The Dovedale Round Often ignored for Helvellyn the Dovedale Round is an excellent walk. It starts with a long gradual climb up a long grassy ridge and ends with a steep drop off above the Brothers Inn campsite. Dove and Hart Crags are part of the nearby Fairfield Horseshoe but there are 3 other less convenient Wainwrights on 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 675m Elevation: 675m / 2214ft
Angletarn Pikes Angletarn Pikes overlook one of the most beautiful tarns in the Lake District, unsurprisingly called Angle Tarn! It is an idyllic place to loiter alongside its tranquil waters or scramble on the twin pikes above. All this with the higher High Street Ridge and many Wainwrights on the doorstep. The Walk There so many excellent 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Walk round Humphrey Head Ever since my children went to Humphrey Head outdoor centre I have been intrigued by the place. However it has taken me nearly 10 years to take the lovely walk round Humphrey Head and discover it for myself. The Walk Myself and Helen were staying at Grange over Sands (staying anywhere after lockdown seemed exciting) 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 110m Elevation: 110m / 360ft
The Other Borrowdale The ‘Other’ Borrowdale is situated near Tebay just off the M6. However the walk goes through a unspoilt valley and returns via the rolling countryside on its north side. Amongst other things there are interesting views of the M6. The Walk There is a sizeable clutch of beautiful unspoilt land to the north of Kendal. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 408m Elevation: 408m / 1338ft
