Kirk Fell and Great Gable Kirk Fell and Great Gable are two of the giants that dominate the head of Wasdale. The climb from Wasdale head is steep, in places including some mild scrambling, but rewarded by some stunning views and a real sense of achievement. The Walk Great Gable is a popular mountain and can be climbed from a 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 1050m Elevation: 1050m / 3445ft
Blea Rigg from Langdale The walk up Blea Rigg from Langdale is full of character. The rugged terrain is typically lakes, rocky knolls and hidden hollows full of interest. As ever though it is the outstanding views you will remember. The Walk 1776′. For once chuck away the map. Instead simply enjoy wandering around the excellent high ground that 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 483m Elevation: 483m / 1584ft
Binsey from Bassenthwaite A short climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite brings some excellent views towards the Solway Furth to Skiddaw and beyond. The summit area has some interest and may have been the location for an old hill fort. The Walk The climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite is largely uninteresting and, although the views are impressive, particularly over 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 354m Elevation: 354m / 1161ft
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. The Walk I was walking with Debbie and Andy as part of their wonderful Coast to Coast crossing on the initial section of this walk. The 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 380m Elevation: 380m / 1246ft
Loughrigg Fell The modest height of Loughrigg Fell disguises a wonderful fell. The ragged sheepdog style of rocky knolls, bracken strewn slopes and hollows and excellent all round views and numerous route possibilities make this a multi visit mountain. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Wansfell from Troutbeck Most walkers are unaware that there is a excellent approach to Wansfell from Troutbeck. The views over Windermere are better and Troutbeck makes an attractive base. The Walk 1597′. The popularity of Wansfell lies from its proximity to Ambleside and Windermere. A direct ascent from Ambleside is the most common route. However the appeal of Wansfell 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
Helvellyn from Thirlmere The steep climb of Helvellyn from Thirlmere avoids all the danger (and excitement) of the more popular eastern approaches. However the views are constantly good, particularly over Thirlmere and the summit ridge is always a pleasant place. The Walk The steep slopes of the western approaches to Helvellyn from Thirlmere have often made me tired 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 859m Elevation: 859m / 2818ft
West of Ennerdale Sandwiched between Cleator Moor and the West of Ennerdale Water are two pleasant, runded hills and a secret and attractive valley. The views from both Flat Fell and Dent Fell are very good with both sea and mountain prominent. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Typical Eskdale Walking If you fancy some typical Eskdale walking away from the crowds head to the area south of Boot. The walking is simply marvellous amongst the hidden hollows and rocky knolls. The Walk If one in a thousand keen walkers have trod the slopes of Ulpha Fell and the rocky outcrops of Green Crag, Crook Crag and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 411m Elevation: 411m / 1348ft
Barrow from Braithwaite This short, but rewarding, walk up Barrow from Braithwaite has excellent views. It offers a great vantage point for understanding the layout of Coledale Round as well as good views north towards Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Walk 1,494 ft. As it becomes more and more difficult to ‘get at’ Catbells, due to its popularity and 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
Blencathra via Sharp Edge Blencathra via Sharp Edge is an exposed scramble (Grade 1) to the eastern end of the ‘saddle’ of the mountain. It is a challenge and should be taken seriously as it is a little more exposed than nearby Halls Fell Ridge or Striding Edge on Helvellyn. However with confidence it is one of the finest 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 613m Elevation: 613m / 2011ft
Stone Arthur & Alcock Tarn Alcock Tarn is sandwiched between the village of Grasmere and the western arm of the Fairfield Round. It is a beautiful situation, rarely visited and can be directly accessed by a short, steep climb. Much better is to include Alcock Tarn as part of a higher circuit including Stone Arthur and Heron Pike. The Walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 760m Elevation: 760m / 2493ft
