Eel Tarn in Eskdale For a short walk in to some rugged, quiet, typical Lakeland scenery look no further than Eel Tarn in Eskdale. Start from Boot and climb steadily through the bracken to Eel Tarn, continuing to Stony Tarn if you wish. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 240m Elevation: 240m / 787ft
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. 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. 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. 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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
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
A Walk round Rydal Water Any walk round Rydal Water is following in the footsteps of greatness, in this case William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. Their regular walk took them round Rydal Water taking in the shores of this pretty lake and onto the path over the Coffin Route. The Walk This exceptionally pretty walk around the tranquil waters 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 155m Elevation: 155m / 508ft
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