Mellbreak and Crummock Water Mellbreak and Crummock Water sit side by side on the quiet side of the Buttermere valley. Many motorists pass on their way to valley end but few stop at the excellent pub and complete this walk. It is one of the best. The Walk 1,676 ft. Mellbreak and Crummock Water tend to be admired from afar. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 476m Elevation: 476m / 1561ft
Pillar and the Mosedale Horseshoe One of the best day’s out in the Lake District is to climb Pillar and complete the Mosedale Horseshoe. Most of the walk is on a high rough ridge with particularly impressive views of Ennerdale and Wasdale. The Walk Just the names Pillar and Steeple were enough to create a tangible sense of awe and 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 1008m Elevation: 1008m / 3307ft
High Stile over Buttermere The High Stile ridge walk is definitely one of the tougher walks in the Lake District. The mileage is not big but the steep climb and rough, rocky paths make for a challenging but extremely satisfying day. The views, if you get them, are fantastic. The Walk The long imposing ridge of Red Pike, High Stile 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 752m Elevation: 752m / 2467ft
Muncaster Fell Muncaster Fell is the broad ridge to the west of lower Eskdale. Further west is the Ravenglass to Eskdale mini railway, to the east the lower level return. The ridge itself is a lovely with great views across to the coast and Irish Sea. The Walk 758′. I found Muncaster Fell to be a little 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 212m Elevation: 212m / 695ft
Mickleden to Pike O’Stickle From Langdale head up the Mickleden valley to Pike O’Stickle. The climb is quite straightforward to the foot of the pike. Here a rocky scramble takes you to the summit which is perched dramatically over the valley. The Walk Many thousands of walkers trail up the steep eroded path to Stickle Tarn and complete a 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 606m Elevation: 606m / 1988ft
Easedale Tarn from Grasmere Easedale Tarn has been the objective of walkers in the Lake District for a 100 years or more. The Victorians loved it and you can see why. Easedale Tarn from Grasmere is a lovely walk alongside waterfalls, pools and climaxed with a large tarn surrounded by a ring of rugged mountains. The Walk Dorothy Wordsworth 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Troutbeck Tongue With good views over Windermere Troutbeck Tongue is an unusual Wainwright tucked, as it is, between higher mountains. The walk from Troutbeck is interesting following, as it does, an old Roman Road. However it is the ridge itself that makes the walk. The Walk There are not many quiet walks near Windermere but it is 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 229m Elevation: 229m / 751ft
Skiddaw via Ullock Pike The climb of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike is the most enjoyable way to approach this 3,000 foot popular summit. The Ullock Pike ridge is full of interest with spectacular views. Look for the lovely little Carlside Tarn enroute. The Walk There is no finer approach to Skiddaw than via the arched bow of the Ullock 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 779m Elevation: 779m / 2555ft
Place Fell over Ullswater The walk up Place Fell over Ullswater and returning via the lakeside path is excellent. The fell is full of interesting rocky knolls and dells with outstanding views. The lakeside section is a pleasant bonus. It is also a perfect walk in snowy conditions. The Walk 2154′. Place Fell occupies a dominant situation at the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 547m Elevation: 547m / 1794ft
Great Gable from Honister Pass Great Gable is one of the best known mountains in the Lake District. The straightforward approach of Great Gable with the least uphill is from Honister Pass. The climb is enjoyable with excellent views but the walk is much improved by the descent described which passes over three extra Wainwrights. The Walk Sometimes described as 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 726m Elevation: 726m / 2382ft
Stony Cove Pike from Kirkstone Pass Kirkstone Pass is a high place to start any walk. A short climb brings you on to the long broad ridge heading for Stony Cove Pike. The return is via the same route. It is an easy way to get reluctant walkers on to the higher fells or in this case in winter conditions. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 318m Elevation: 318m / 1043ft
Sale Fell Bassenthwaite To the west of Bassenthwaite, to the south of the road from Keswick to Cockermouth, is Sale Fell. A pleasant short climb brings you to the open summit of one of the smallest of the Wainwright Fells and excellent views over the rarely visited Wythop valley. The Walk 1,170 ft. Sale is a simple climb 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 245m Elevation: 245m / 803ft
