Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to name where I believe the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe this walk from Austwick and Crummackdale. It is a geological lesson come alive with simply magnificent limestone scenery throughout. The views to Pen-y-Ghent and Inglebborough are pretty good too. The Walk The walk starts with 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Hallin Fell, Ullswater Hallin Fell is a sprightly little fell near Howtown, perfectly placed for enjoying some of the best views up and down Ullswater. The fell itself is typically lakes, little rocky outcrops, bracken covered hillside and a fine summit cairn. The Walk 1271′. Hallin Fell joins the likes of Gowbarrow and Loughrigg Fell as miniature Lakeland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 257m Elevation: 257m / 843ft
Wild Boar Fell The slopes of Wild Boar Fell form a distinctive profile from well beyond the rarely visited Mallerstang dale. The circuit which includes Swarth Fell is excellent on good paths with a straightforward climb and descent. However it is the pleasure of walking in such a remote landscape which makes it so enjoyable.. The Walk Fortunately 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
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 a visit to two of the most attractive tarns in the Lake District; Styhead and Sprinkling. The Walk The highest point in England is Scafell Pike (3,210 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 863m Elevation: 863m / 2831ft
A walk at Housesteads – the Scots side Housesteads Fort is probably the best preserved and popular of all the forts along Hadrian’s Wall. A fine way to explore beyond the fort is to explore the lands to the north around the beautiful Bromlee Lough (lake). It is quiet and offers an interesting perspective from the Scots side as they advanced on the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 310m Elevation: 310m / 1017ft
A Kettlewell Circular Kettlewell is dramatically surrounded by steep sided mountains which often appear a little intimidating. However it is perfectly straightforward to gain good height and enjoy the wonderful panorama of Upper Wharfedale without a steep climb. Two climbs in fact but neither steep. The Walk This walk skirts the slopes of Great Whernside, Buckden Pike and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
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. It is Alfred Wainwright’s favourite lowland walk. The Walk I agree with Wainwright. This is the finest lakeside walk in the Lake District. The path 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags Mungrisedale is the start of an interesting walk to Bowscale Tarn and Bannerdale Crags. The tarn is in a beautiful setting and the easy walking from Bowscale summit to Bannerdale has some wonderful views over Blencathra and Skiddaw. It can be extended by finishing on Souther Fell. The Walk The Victorian’s certainly knew a good 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
Hill Forts at Kirknewton I enjoyed a short walk in the beautiful but rarely visited countryside south of Kirknewton, 5 miles from Wooler. The rolling countryside is packed with historical interest, in this case the ancient Iron Age Hill Forts. The walking is straightforward. The Walk The northern fringes of the Cheviots are a series of rolling hills gradually 1 Rating: Easier walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 170m Elevation: 170m / 557ft
Keld to Reeth walk Take the bus in to Upper Swaledale and return via a walk from Keld to Reeth. Initially start beside the embryonic River Swale but then take to the moors where there are many reminders of the areas industrial past. The Walk A reversal of one of the best sections of the Coast to Coast this 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 374m Elevation: 374m / 1227ft
Climbing Blencathra Climbing Blencathra via Hall’s Fell and returning via Blease Fell is the best way to enjoy my favourite mountain. Halls Fell has some minor scrambling but leads directly to the summit trig. The Walk I find Blencathra (or Saddleback) the most enjoyable mountain to climb and explore in the Lake District. Partly this is due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 703m Elevation: 703m / 2306ft
Walk round Ennerdale Water A walk round Ennerdale Water has so much appeal because it is quiet and unspoilt. On all lakeland walks the scenery is superb and this is no different, but the feeling of remoteness and inaccessibility adds a lot. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 9m Elevation: 9m / 29ft