Walks in the Lake District

There are over 200 of my favourite walks in the Lake District and Cumbria. The full range of walk, which you will find further down the page, can be filtered using the sub categories on this page. Choose the category of walks you are after.

Each individual walk has route details with a sketch map, length and height to be climbed, places to eat and drink and a general view of the highlights of each walk. There are also plenty of photographs.

All the walks are free to download/print and use.

I have walked each of the walks in the Lake District in the last few years therefore the information is up to date. The description is my personal view. Anyone under taking one of these walks is doing so at their own risk. My recommendation is always to obtain the appropriate map and use it.

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St John’s in the Vale

Tewet Tarn is a lovely, rarely visited tarn and the object of this short walk in St John’s in the Vale. Enjoy the church on the walk and the excellent views across to Blencathra (the best views of my favourite mountain).

Lingmoor Fell, Langdale

Lingmoor Fell is a fine mountain. Although its often overlooked by those heading for Langdale’s big names it should not be. The knobbly ridge and interesting slopes offer an interesting alternative, whatever the weather.

Bowness and Windermere walk

There is a fine way to link these two busy centres in a pleasant two hour walk. The shoreline of the lake is visited twice between Bowness and Windermere.

Coniston to Ambleside via Tarn Hows

The one way walk from Coniston to Ambleside passes through some lovely Lakeland countryside. In particular Tarn Howes and Loughrigg Tarn are beautiful and relaxing places. Take the bus at the start of the day.

Climb Orrest Head

Orrest Head is the little hill overlooking Windermere. The climb is short but the views over the lake are excellent. The walk is varied by heading back through some mixed woodland.

Fleetwith Pike

The distinctive (ship’d bow) shape of Fleetwith Pike dominates the head of Buttermere. On the southern slopes are the remains of a slate mine whilst further east is the open mine with its neighbouring Via Ferrata.

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Climbing Catbells

Climbing Catbells is a right of passage for any youngster visiting the Lake District for the first time. With parking a problem this route is from nearby Little Town. Taking the short ferry from Keswick is another option.

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.

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. Return to Patterdale can be via Swirral Edge or a safer but longer route over Raise.

Haystacks

Haystacks is a rugged mountain (not particularly high) sitting between Buttermere and the upper end of Ennerdale. The summit area is a great place to spend time and explore.

Limestone Pavements over Orton

The limestone pavements over Orton offer a lovely half day walk with good views. Orton itself is an attractive village however it is the beautiful pavements above that are the key to the walk.

Top o’ Selside

This is an interesting and quiet walk along the south east shores of Coniston. The Top o’ Selside is the highest point above the lake with some great views north along the lake to the Coniston fells.

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