Walks

There is a few options on the walk from Richmond to Marske. I prefer taking to Wycliffe Scar on the way out and the River Swale by return. The views from Wycliffe Scar particularly near the Monument are genuinely spectacular. The Walk This is my favourite walk out of Richmond. Whilst the majority of visitors

The walk over Latrigg and returning via the Keswick Old Railway is a must do for anyone staying at Keswick. It includes an easy hill to climb which is more than compensated by the outstanding views. Returning via the Old Railway is an easy and interesting end to the walk. The Walk The first section

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.

Baugh Fell is a remote mountain lying to the east of Sedbergh and offers the greatest challenge to those climbing the ‘Dales 30’. It is a large area of featureless moorland rising to an interesting summit area. The views back west to the Howgills are superb. The Walk I have attempted to climb Baugh Fell

Thrunton Wood and Long Crag make a very enjoyable walk from the east (just off the A697). The myriad of forestry tracks are straightforward to follow and the views from Croe Crags and ultimately Long Crag are very impressive. The Walk This is a walk through the forest, much of it desolate. At the start

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