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So you've got a spare day and feel like conquering a mountain? Great! If you prefer to go it alone and walk to your own schedule rather than joining a guided walk, search our walking routes below and choose based on your preferred duration and level of effort.
There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria.
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Cumbria
Tucked high amongst the fells in a secluded and hidden valley on the eastern side of Borrowdale is the picture perfect hamlet of Watendlath. It sits nestling in a glacier-carved hollow beside the mirrored waters of a tarn and surrounded by trees,…
Cumbria
Sat in an isolated position at the junction of Garsdale and Uldale the high moorland peak of Baugh Fell commands outstanding unrestricted views. In terms of sheer good looks it’s not the most outstanding peak in the area and for this reason doesn’t…
Take this accessible circular route for a flavour of the Sizergh estate, from ancient woodlands and traditional Westmorland orchards to
historic farm buildings and parklands.
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Blencathra boasts two of the Lake District's finest ridges, Sharp Edge and Hall's Fell Ridge. Sharp Edge is the more technical of the two and is usually viewed with mixed emotions; its lofty position and fine sculpted crest have the capacity to…
Cumbria
Walking the Coffin Road from Ambleside to Grasmere then taking advantage of the bus for the return journey makes an excellent outing. The Coffin Road rises and falls gently along its course and gets you to a whole variety of viewpoints. The scenery…
Cockermouth
This is a popular route (1.25km each way) for walkers leading to the shore of Crummock Water. The views over the lake to Mellbreak and surrounding fells are breathtaking.
Cumbria
Loughrigg Fell might not be the biggest peak in the Lake District but standing by the summit trig point you would hardy guess this.
Hawkshead
1. Hawkshead to Tarn Hows
This route visits the lovely Tarn Hows from the village of Hawkshead. It’s about a 2 mile walk from the village, climbing to the Tarns on a mixture of country lanes and public footpaths. The walk starts in the centre…
Cumbria
You don't have to climb to the top of the highest peaks to experience the magical mixture of mountain and water that makes the Lake District so special.
Cumbria
The triangle of fells sandwiched between Ambleside and Troutbeck terminates at the diminutive summit of Wansfell Pike. Although relatively small, Wansfell Pike is surrounded by deep valleys and is separated from its neighbouring peaks by…
Langdale, Ambleside
The neat thing about Scafell Pike is it can be climbed from all the major valleys in the Lake District. Its proximity to Esk Hause, the hub of the central fells, makes this possible. The normal routes are from Borrowdale or Wasdale; they are both…
The stunning scenery of the Cumbrian Coast makes it a beautiful place to explore. There are plenty of accessible attractions to enjoy, from heritage transport to immersive museums.
Cumbria
The Fairfield Horseshoe is probably the most famous of the classic Lake District rounds - this classic walk takes in all the peaks that surround Rydal.
Langdale, Ambleside
The compact group of peaks that form the Langdale Pikes are amongst the most easily recognisable mountains in the Lake District. Viewed from Langdale their flanks are craggy and appear very steep, the sort of territory that appeals to climbers…
A stile-free circular route along the Derwent Water foreshore and back via Cockshot Wood with views over the lake to Cat Bells and Causey Pike.
Kendal
Explore the estate at Sizergh Castle, and keep an eye out for any sightings of local wildlife, including animals, birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Keep an eye out for prehistoric sites and native cattle along the way. The route mainly follows…
Cumbria
Secretly tucked away behind Ambleside is the high valley of Scandale.
This is a stile-free out and back route which takes you too Broomhill Point with views out to Cat Bells and Causey Pike including a section of boardwalk through Ings Wood.
Ullswater Valley
The walk around Deepdale's skyline crest, taking in all its summits, is a rather surprising walk. In terms of distance it's not particularly long and in terms of height its summits are by no means highest in the Lake District, but for out and out…
Cumbria
Sedbergh is at the confluence of two Dales rivers, the River Rawthey and the River Dee. Along their banks the scenery is a classic mixture of stone walls, fields, picturesque farms and houses surrounded by intimate fells. A network of paths,…
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