Ingleborough from Ingleton It is a straightforward climb to head for Ingleborough from Ingleton. There are no demons. However rather than return the same way drop down the northern flank and return via the limestone scars. The Walk In my eyes Ingleborough is the best and most interesting of the 3 Peaks. There is a good choice of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 621m Elevation: 621m / 2037ft
Wansfell from Troutbeck Most walkers are unaware that there is a excellent approach to Wansfell from Troutbeck. The views over Windermere are better and Troutbeck makes an attractive base. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale The River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale has a beautiful stretch of riverside walking to the south of Devil’s Bridge. The outbound walk passes a trig point and some quiet country lanes. 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 86m Elevation: 86m / 282ft
A walk from Caldbeck Caldbeck is a quiet village on the northern fringes of the Lake District. It signifies the end of the high mountains. This walk from Caldbeck is a mix of farmland, forestry and moors which lies to its north. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 271m Elevation: 271m / 889ft
Climbing Skiddaw from Keswick Climbing Skiddaw from Keswick is the most popular route up the mountain. It is a straightforward walk on good tracks although I have varied the traditional descent here to make it a circular option. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 931m Elevation: 931m / 3054ft
Barf over Bassenthwaite Barf over Bassenthwaite is little more than a craggy outcrop. It is a short steep climb to its summit but here the trees open out and there are some excellent views. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
Thruscross Reservoir Starting at the dam the walk around Thruscross Reservoir initially follows the shoreline. After some remains from the dam creation the walk takes to the moors above the reservoir. It is a walk of peace and tranquility. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 163m Elevation: 163m / 534ft
Catrigg Force from Stainforth A short walk to the lovely waterfall of Catrigg Force from Stainforth. Woodland disguises the falls which are at their most impressive after heavy rains. The return is via a path picking its way through a limestone scar. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Scarborough Sea Cut Starting from near Scalby follow the canal of the Scarborough Sea Cut as it heads inland. On reaching the River Derwent return via Raincliffe Woods to Scalby. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
Lower Dentdale walk From Sedbergh a circular walk heads to the moors on the northern slopes of lower Dentdale. From there it drops to the pretty cobbled village of Dent. The return is via the River Dee. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 233 ms (764 feet)m Elevation: 233 ms (764 feet)m / 764ft
Casterton and the River Lune The River Lune north of Kirkby Lonsdale winds its way up a quiet valley. The walk reaches Barbondale before heading back through the grounds of Home Farm. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 166m Elevation: 166m / 544ft
Sale Fell Bassenthwaite To the west of Bassenthwaite just off the road from Keswick to Cockermouth is Sale Fell. A pleasant short climb brings you to the open summit and views over the rarely visited Wythop valley. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 245m Elevation: 245m / 803ft