Elter Water A walk round Elter Water will bring some easy walking and excellent views. In particular the north side path is very good, the south side having to leave the shores of the lake as it is private land. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 61m Elevation: 61m / 200ft
Walk at Temple Sowerby Near Penrith is Temple Sowerby, a pleasant small village near Acorn Bank House. The walk at Temple Sowerby follows a winding small river and crosses some countryside before returning to the pretty village. The Walk History enticed me to take a walk at Temple Sowerby. History in the form of the grand old buildings and 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 60m Elevation: 60m / 196ft
Scafell Pike from Seathwaite The climb of Scafell Pike from Seathwaite via the Corridor Route is the best way to arrive at the highest place in England. In addition the walk includes two of the best tarns in the Lake District, Styhead and Sprinkling. The Walk The highest point in England is Scafell Pike (3,210 feet/978 ms). It is 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 863m Elevation: 863m / 2831ft
Robinson from Newlands Hause A high start up Robinson from Newlands Hause is an easy way of climbing to one of the best Lake District mountains. The walk climbs alongside Moss Force adding to the charm of the day. The Walk 2417′. Stunning views over the Buttermere valley from High Snockrigg is the highlight of this short walk. I 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 475m Elevation: 475m / 1558ft
Black Combe climb Perched on the far south west corner of the Lake District Black Combe sits almost on top of the sea. The climb is via an excellent path up the mountain. An alternative, longer, descent heads north and west in to remote lands. The Walk 1970′. William Wordsworth once described Black Combe as having the “amplest 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Souther Fell A sumptuous, wide grassy ridge with easy walking and outstanding views over the Northern Fells encapsulate Souther Fell. Add to that you will almost certainly have no company and Souther Fell makes for a very worthwhile slice of Lakeland. The Walk 1,713 feet high. My most recent visit to Souther Fell was on a lovely, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Sheffield Pike from Glenridding The excellent walk of Sheffield Pike from Glenridding is often ignored by the thousands heading for Helvellyn. That is a mistake as it is an excellent mountain with spectacyular views over Helvellyn. The Walk I have been guilty of ignoring Sheffield Pike, and its neighbour Glenridding Dodd, myself for far too many years as I 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 590m Elevation: 590m / 1935ft
Staveley and Potter Tarn The twin tarns of Gurnal Dubs and Potter Tarn form the centrepiece of an attractive area of moorland near Kendal. Combined with a walk along the River Kent to Staveley it makes for an attractive day. The Walk I recently visited the two tarns on a dry and crisp winter’s morning. There was no-one around 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 271m Elevation: 271m / 889ft
Walking the High Street Ridge Walking the full High Street Ridge from Troutbeck to Pooley Bridge There are only two continuously high ridges that link the north and south of the Lake District. The first travels over Helvellyn but further east the longest stretch of high level walking is from Troutbeck (near Windermere) to Pooley Bridge at the northern end 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 950m Elevation: 950m / 3116ft
Helvellyn via Striding Edge Helvellyn via Striding Edge is one of the must do walks in England. It is popular but not at all easy. Some find the crossing stressful and daunting, most enjoy it and all have a feeling of great satisfaction when they complete it. A return via Raise avoids the awkward descent of Swirral Edge. The 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 810m Elevation: 810m / 2657ft
The Langdale Pikes The climb over the Langdale Pikes is really a right of passage to the higher Lakeland Fells. The rocky paths and landscape make for a slow day and the lack of height not noticeable and little help! It is memorable. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 624m Elevation: 624m / 2047ft
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
