Binsey
Departure from Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth (Cumberland)
Nice circular walk to Binsey summit.
⚠️The way back is on the road. The section after is on a busy road without pavement.
From Southerness Lighthouse to Carsthorn
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
A lovely walk along the Solway Coast with seabirds to view, and fossils to find, ending up at a memorial to those leaving Scotland for the New World and a unique pub.
⚠️You need to check the tide before walking this route. However, an alternative is still available.
Sale Fell and Ling Fell
Departure from Wythop (Cumberland)
Great walk combining two small Wainwright summits Sale Fell and Ling Fell. Dog friendly; however can have sheep in the fields.
Binsey Wainwright from Binsey Lodge, Lake District UK
Departure from Ireby and Uldale (Cumberland)
A quick sunset walk up to Binsey Wainwright in the Lake District. With lovely views looking towards the Skiddaw range and Bassenthwaite.
Around Sale Fell
Departure from Wythop (Cumberland)
Lovely walk around Sale Fell summit with great views on Bassenthwaite Lake and surrounding summits. Dog friendly walk.
Lord Seat, Broom Fell and Graystones
Departure from Lorton (Cumberland)
A great not too touristic walk passing by Lord's seat, Brorm fell and Graystones summits and detour by Spout Force waterfall.
Loweswater Terrace
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.
Fellbarrow and Low Fell
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Nice circular walk passing by two Wainwright's summits Fellbarrow and Low Fell. Dog friendly.
Extended Sandbed Gill trail in Dodd Wood
Departure from Underskiddaw (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk following the Sandbed Gill trail in Dodd Wood and extended to go around the summit of Watches. Beautiful views of Bassenthwaite lake.
Wainwrights five most north westerly fells
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Varying walk covering the 5 most North Westerly Wainwright fells. Taking in the summits of Barf, Lords Seat, Broom Fell, Ling Fell and Sales fell. With views the full length of Bassenthwaite Lake and the magnificent massive of Skiddaw. Coastal views should be evident on a clear day.
Whinlatter Seat How Circular
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
A circular walk starting from Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre ascending via forest trails to Seat Howe which offers good views over Keswick and Derwent Water before descending via well defined forest trails back to start.
Lord's seat, Barf and Whinlatter Forest
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Popular walk from Whinlatter Forest to two Wainwright's summit Lord's seat and Barf.
Dog friendly.
Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and Castle
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
Dog friendly walk passing by Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and going to Caerlaverock Castle.
Mellbreak Summit
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Circular walk to Mellbreak summit with some scrambling. Amazing views from the top and along the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog-friendly walk.
Lanthwaite wood and Crummock water pump house
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Easy walk along the shore of Crummock water starting from Lanthwaite wood. Dog friendly.
Around Mellbreak summit
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
This walk goes around Mellbreak summit passing by Mosedale and the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog friendly walk.
Lower Western fells
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A walk taking in four Wainwright summits, with views of 4 lakes and the skyline of the High Western fells. The walk can be taken either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Black Crag, Gavel Fell, Blake Fell and Burnbank Fell
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A great circular walk to discover the west fells of Loweswater. Gorgeous views along the path. Dog friendly.
Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits from Loweswater village
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Circular dog friendly walk to Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits starting from Loweswater village. These summits are less popular than Mellbreak summit. Be careful crossing of the river can be tricky if it has rained the previous days.
Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head Circular
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
This is half of the classic Coledale Horseshoe walk. It ascends the magnificent Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head before descending over Sandhill to Coledale Hause and then taking the path down to the Force Crag Mine track in Coledale for the return leg. It passes next to Force Crag Mine and if you check with the National Trust you could time this walk with the option to tour the mine buildings.
Grisedale Peak
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk to Grisedale Pike summit. This walk was done clockwise; however anti-clockwise is better if you prefer a smoother descent.
Braithwaite to Thorwaite and Whinlatter Forest
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Short circular walk from Braithwaite passing by Whinlatter forest. Dog friendly.
Braithwaite to Keswick
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Low level circular walk from Braithwaite and passing by the side of Cat bells summit and Portinscale village. Dog friendly
Waterloo Monument, New Abbey
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
This short but steep hike brings you to Waterloo Monument, Waterloo Hill. If you are not claustrophobic or have a fear of heights, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view from the top of the tower!
This is moderate as there is a steep climb with rocky and uneven steps.
⚠️The stairs into the tower are really narrow and steep. At the top there is NO SECURITY BARRIER so it is not recommended to bring children with you or if you have a fear of heights!
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