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. The Walk Deservedly one of the most popular walks in the Lakes. It is worth 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 624m Elevation: 624m / 2047ft
High Spy over Borrowdale High Spy is in the centre of a long wide ridge separating Borrowdale from Newlands. This walk combines High Spy with an exploration of Upper Borrowdale. The Walk It was a glorious sunny (and hot) day when myself and Greg headed up High Spy to the broad ridge that separates Borrowdale and Newlands. A steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 695m Elevation: 695m / 2280ft
Raise, Helvellyn and Striding Edge Helvellyn and Striding Edge is one of the must do walks in the Lake District but a return by the more rounded Raise adds much to the day and is a relaxed way to descend. The Walk There are some excellent choices of walks up Helvellyn, the most popular mountain in the Lake District. However 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 970m Elevation: 970m / 3182ft
Lion & the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb (Helm Crag) is one of the most impressive and memorable sites for anyone travelling from the north or south towards Grasmere. It is Grasmere’s mountain. The climb does justice to the long distance views. In addition the summit area is a fascinating place, full of hidden hollows and rocky knolls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 307m Elevation: 307m / 1007ft
Fellbarrow over Loweswater Two easy, but rarely visited Wainwrights lie on Fellbarrow over Loweswater. The views from the lower, southern summit to upper Buttermere are particularly impressive as is the underfoot terrain. The Walk 1363′. It is so tempting to pass Fellbarrow and Low Fell and ignore them. I have done exactly that many times as I headed 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 456m Elevation: 456m / 1496ft
Wet Sleddale, near Shap Wet Sleddale is hidden away in a quiet corner of the Lake District near Shap. This walk circles the reservoir and ends above it with good views across the valley and beyond. The Walk It was a lovely summer’s evening that on impulse I pulled off the M6 and decided on a walk in Wet 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Lands around Loweswater Loweswater is a small lake usually overlooked by those heading up the Buttermere valley. The walk around the lake, particularly around its south western shores, is very pleasant amongst the trees. The Walk I cannot ever remember passing Loweswater let alone stopping and walking its shores before discovering this walk. The lake is slightly off the 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
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 enjoy 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. The Walk I completed a walk on Beda Fell in Martindale a few weeks ago and felt vaguely unsatisfied. Not so much 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 638m Elevation: 638m / 2093ft
Newlands Round A fine walk along good paths with outstanding views, the Newlands Round covers three main Wainwrights but can be extended to include two more. The Walk Whenever I walk the Newlands Round the name of the book “How Green is my Valley” comes to mind. Without doubt Newlands is one of the prettiest of the Lakeland 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 968m Elevation: 968m / 3176ft
Gait Barrows Nature Reserve In the Arnside and Silverdale AONB is the Gait Barrows Nature Reserve. It is packed full of wildlife and the tracks are in good condition. I enjoy combining it with a trip to the nearby beaches of Arnside for a nice contrast. The Walk Managed effectively by Natural England, Gait Barrows Nature Reserve is a 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
Silverdale Head Silverdale is tucked away to the south of the Lake District off Morecambe Bay. The round of Silverdale Head includes some rocky coastal and beach walking. Also a visit to a nature reserve and an exploration of the town. The Walk Silverdale is an attractive village located on the shores of Morecambe Bay in the 1 Rating: Easier walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
