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
Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags Mungrisedale is the start of this interesting walk to Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags. The tarn is in a beautiful setting and the easy walking across to Bannerdale has some wonderful views over Blencathra. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
Easedale Tarn from Grasmere The Victorians regularly walked to Easedale Tarn from Grasmere. The path up is a little loose under foot and rocky but really this is a straightforward and pleasant walk. The ring of mountains are suitably impressive. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Dufton Pike A short, steep climb will bring you to the summit of Dufton Pike. It is an excellent peak, reminiscent of much of the northern Lake District. The views over the moors offer an interesting contrast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 258m Elevation: 258m / 846ft
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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 267m Elevation: 267m / 876ft
