Dodd and Underskiddaw Dodd (1,612ft) is a superb viewpoint for the Northern Lake District. However the views are well earned due to a steep climb up its wood clad flanks. An exploration the villages of Underskiddaw and an approach via the Allerdale Ramble add much to a surprisingly long walk. The Walk Dodd is a mysterious Wainwright, really 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 444m Elevation: 444m / 1456ft
Snowdon, the Popular Route There are many routes to climb Snowdon. However most people climb the Miners Track or the Pyg Track from Pen-y-Pass before returning to Llanberis via the clear path alongside the tracks of the Snowdon Railway. It is the easiest way to climb Snowdon and highly enjoyable as well. The Walk Pen-y-Pass is the usual place 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 760m Elevation: 760m / 2493ft
Dodd Fell Hill and Wether Fell Dodd Fell Hill and Wether Fell (he summit is known as Drumaldrace) are two Dales 30 mountains to the south of Hawes. The walking here is generally straightforward amidst rolling moorland. The climb to the first peak is via the Pennine Way path and the return over Wether Hill. The Walk Walks from Hawes have 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
Haystacks Haystacks is a rugged mountain (not particularly high) sitting between Buttermere and the upper end of Ennerdale. The summit area is an area of rocky knolls, hidden tarns and stupendous views, give yourself plenty of time when climbing Haystacks. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 531m Elevation: 531m / 1742ft
Buckden Pike & Upper Wharfedale Buckden Pike is a striking fell in Upper Wharfedale. The summit ridge is the best in the Dales, to the south is the impressive Polish war memorial. To the north is the summit, a pleasant spot with outstanding views across all of the mountains of the Dales. The Walk I enjoy the two Wharfedale giants 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 440m Elevation: 440m / 1443ft
Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn Beacon Tarn is one of my favourite places in the Lake District. Surrounded by a series of low lying hills and views across to the higher Coniston fells makes the tranquil waters of Beacon Tarn a genuine hidden gem. Visit it at any time of the year. The Walk Nestling within the low lying fells 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
Y Garn and Elidir Fawr, the quiet Glyders Y Garn and Elidir Fawr are two 3,000 feet mountains that lie to the north of the long, winding Glyder ridge. They are best climbed from Llanberis to the west. The terrain makes the walking easier and quieter than the more popular mountains to the south of the Glyder ridge. The Walk I must admit 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 1150m Elevation: 1150m / 3773ft
Derwentwater walk Use the excellent ferry service to enjoy this Derwentwater walk without having to walk the 4 miles return from Keswick. The paths pick their way amongst the trees on the shoreline and the views over the lake are always interesting. It is the best part of Derwentwater and very straightforward. The Walk The pretty woodland 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 17m Elevation: 17m / 55ft
Bluebells at Oxenber Woods Oxenber Woods, near Austwick, is one of the best places to view wild flowers. In particular the spectacular display of bluebells in late Spring (usually May). Oxenber Woods sits on a small hill of exposed limestone bringing out the very best in wild flowers. The views over Crummockdale aren’t half bad as well! The Walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 120m Elevation: 120m / 393ft
Tryfan and the Glyders The walk over Tryfan and the Glyders is one of the best in Britain, a true classic. Tryfan itself is a tough but enjoyable scramble. However combined with the ascent of Bristly Ridge and the rough summits of Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach it develops in to a wonderful, sustained panorama of rock, scrambling and 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 990m Elevation: 990m / 3248ft
Moors over Swaledale The moors over Swaledale south of Reeth offer a different characteristic to those to the north. The fells are rounded and grassy and less (obviously) influenced by the areas industrial past. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 347m Elevation: 347m / 1138ft
Hardknott Fort & Harter Fell Combining a visit to Hardknott Fort with a more strenuous walk over the Wainwrights of Harter Fell and Hard Knott (the mountain) makes for a rewarding circuit. The Fort is a well preserved Roman settlement with the best views to be seen on the steep descent from Hard Knott fell. The Walk This circular walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 755m Elevation: 755m / 2477ft