Dent Station and Ribblehead The one way walk between Dent Station and Ribblehead passes through some of the best and most interesting landscape including 3 viaducts, the highest station in England and some remote moorland walking. The Walk The Settle to Carlisle railway provides a number of excellent one way walks. Hop on at one station, get off at 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 350m Elevation: 350m / 1148ft
Walk from Bedgellert This short but popular walk from Bedgellert follows the beautiful river, Glas Llyn, through the woods returning via the remains of the copper mines set amongst some low rugged hillside. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
Walking the High Street Ridge Walking the full High Street Ridge from Troutbeck to Pooley Bridge There are only two continuously high ridges that link the north and south of the Lake District. The first travels over Helvellyn but further east the longest stretch of high level walking is from Troutbeck (near Windermere) to Pooley Bridge at the northern end 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 950m Elevation: 950m / 3116ft
Helvellyn via Striding Edge Helvellyn via Striding Edge is one of the must do walks in England. It is popular but not at all easy. Some find the crossing stressful and daunting, most enjoy it and all have a feeling of great satisfaction when they complete it. A return via Raise avoids the awkward descent of Swirral Edge. The 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 810m Elevation: 810m / 2657ft
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. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 624m Elevation: 624m / 2047ft
A walk up the Great Orme Any walk up the Great Orme is packed with interest. It is perched high above the sea with excellent views in all direction. The views stretch from Snowdonia to Anglesey, Llandudno to Conwy Castle. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Walk round Humphrey Head Ever since my children went to Humphrey Head outdoor centre I have been intrigued by the place. However it has taken me nearly 10 years to take the lovely walk round Humphrey Head and discover it for myself. The Walk Myself and Helen were staying at Grange over Sands (staying anywhere after lockdown seemed exciting) 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 110m Elevation: 110m / 360ft
Yewdale from Coniston Yewdale lies north west of Coniston and is an area of rugged low lying fells which is rarely explored. The walk of Yewdale from Coniston takes you through this lovely, peaceful area. However it also includes the slate mining valleys of Tilberthwaite and in to the heart of the Coniston fells. The Walk There are 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 450m Elevation: 450m / 1476ft
Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands A number low lying hills lie to the south of the Lake District. The exposed limestone on them makes them a real pleasure to walk on. Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands is one such example. The Walk Any fell with exposed limestone and sea views is worth climbing. The added attraction of climbing Hampsfell is the intriguing 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Snowdon from the south In my opinion the approaches to Snowdon from the south are the best way to climb the most popular mountain in Britain. Whether this is the South ridge, the Watkin Path or even the longer approaches from Beddgelert the climb is beautiful…and quiet. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 1080m Elevation: 1080m / 3543ft
The Fairfield Horseshoe The Fairfield Horseshoe is a superb walk from Rydal taking in a number of Wainwright fells. The walking is generally good underfoot so the long distances pass quickly. Of course the views are excellent. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 875m Elevation: 875m / 2870ft
Grass Woods near Grassington walk The Grass Woods near Grassington walk includes a lovely and popular area of woodland. Set beside the River Wharfe the walk is much improved by approaching from the Dales Way path to the east. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft