Barrow from Braithwaite The short, but rewarding, walk up Barrow from Braithwaite has excellent views. It offers a great vantage point for the Coledale Round and the spread north towards Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Walk 1,494 ft. As it becomes more and more difficult to ‘get at’ Catbells due to the lack of parking opportunities the appeal of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
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. 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. Add in the lovely village of Threlkeld and just taking to the lower slopes is a delight. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 188m Elevation: 188m / 616ft
Coledale Round The Coledale Round dominates the northern lakes near Keswick. Many do part but those who complete the full round are rewarded with ever changing views, many summits and an immense satisfaction. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13.5mi Distance: 13.5 miles / 21.6 km 1,130m Elevation: 1,130m / 3ft
Footsteps of Wordsworth The Footsteps of Wordsworth is a walk which follows the famous poet and his sister. Their regular walk took them round Rydal Water taking in the shores of this pretty lake and onto the path over the Coffin Route. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 155m Elevation: 155m / 508ft
A Fistful of Dodds The long northern ridge from Helvellyn comprises a number of rounded humps. It offers some easy walking, an easy climb from Dockray with superb views. The name Fistful of Dodds is of course courtesy of Clint Eastwood. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 540m Elevation: 540m / 1771ft
Craggy Eskdale Walking If you fancy some craggy 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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 411m Elevation: 411m / 1348ft
Ard Crags above Newlands The climb along Ard Crags above Newlands is one of the finest and easiest ridge walks in the Lake District. The views are excellent and it feels a privilege to be there. However their are steep slopes at either end. The Walk 1860′. There are two main reasons I walked this circuit of Ard Crags 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 328m Elevation: 328m / 1076ft
The Martindale Round The Martindale Round is a Lakeland walk over excellent fells which is rarely done. Starting near Howtown the route covers Angletarn Crags and the lesser spotted Beda Fell, Rest Dodd and the Nab. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 638m Elevation: 638m / 2093ft
Derwentwater via Walla Crag The walk reads like a list of ‘must visit’ sites near Keswick. Walla Crag, Ashness Bridge, Surprise View and a return along the shores of Derwentwater to Keswick complete a fine day out. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell The circuit of Crinkle Crags and Bowfell is one of the Lake District classics. The walking on the ridge is definitely rough but the views are wonderful and Langdale makes a good base. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 880m Elevation: 880m / 2887ft
Smardale Gill walk The walk at Smardale Gill will take you up on to the moors before returning via the old railway line, alongside Scandal Beck. The walk is very pleasant but becomes better as the track passes under the viaduct. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
