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Coastal path on the edge of Maryport
Visorando Member 
1.51 mi
+203 ft
-23 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Maryport (Cumberland)
This is a short walk perfect for families with young children. It follows the train line for a little distance and comes back using the England coastal path. It is dog friendly and has some great views of the Cumbria coast.
Binsey
Visorando Member 4.23 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
2h 40
Easy
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.
Sale Fell and Ling Fell
Visorando Member 4.44 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,345 ft
3h 15
Moderate
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.
Barepot to Low Seaton
Visorando Member 
1.92 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,693 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Workington (Cumberland)
Circular walk from Barepot hamlet, Workington, following the river Derwent and passing by Low Seaton village. Lovely easy walk perfect for the entire family. Dog friendly.
Around Sale Fell
Visorando Member 3.76 mi
+620 ft
-627 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wythop (Cumberland)
Lovely walk around Sale Fell summit with great views on Bassenthwaite Lake and surrounding summits. Dog friendly walk.
Binsey Wainwright from Binsey Lodge, Lake District UK
Visorando Member 
1.52 mi
+571 ft
-571 ft
1h 10
Moderate
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.
Barepot to Seaton and Camerton
Visorando Member 
7.45 mi
+302 ft
-322 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Workington (Cumberland)
Longer walk from Barepot hamlet to Seaton village and Camerton village using the bicycle path and following the river Derwent to return to Barepot. Great view of the Lake District mountains in the distance and the South of Scotland. Dog friendly.
Along Scarness Bay and Bowness Bay - Bassenthwaite Lake
Visorando Member 1.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Bassenthwaite (Cumberland)
A short circular walk along the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake with great views over Whinlatter Forest, Dodd Summit and in the distance Grisedale Pike. This walk is perfect for families with young children and also dog owners.
From Southerness Lighthouse to Carsthorn
Tourism professional 4.36 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 00
Easy
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.
Lord Seat, Broom Fell and Graystones
Visorando Member 5.06 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,414 ft
3h 35
Difficult
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
Visorando Member 
5.73 mi
+807 ft
-801 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.
Extended Sandbed Gill trail in Dodd Wood
Visorando Member 
3.70 mi
+928 ft
-928 ft
2h 30
Easy
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.
Fellbarrow and Low Fell
Visorando Member 5.11 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,171 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Nice circular walk passing by two Wainwright's summits Fellbarrow and Low Fell. Dog friendly.
Around Loweswater Lake
Visorando Member 
3.66 mi
+144 ft
-135 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk around Loweswater Lake. Dog friendly.
Wainwrights five most north westerly fells
Visorando Member 8.02 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,123 ft
5h 30
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 
3.61 mi
+640 ft
-669 ft
2h 15
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 5.23 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Popular walk from Whinlatter Forest to two Wainwright's summit Lord's seat and Barf.
Dog friendly.
Mellbreak Summit
Visorando Member 6.65 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,549 ft
4h 25
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 
2.09 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Easy walk along the shore of Crummock water starting from Lanthwaite wood. Dog friendly.
Around Mellbreak summit
Visorando Member 
6.71 mi
+636 ft
-636 ft
3h 40
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 11.96 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,488 ft
8h 30
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 6.30 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,713 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A great circular walk to discover the west fells of Loweswater. Gorgeous views along the path. Dog friendly.
Loweswater and Holme Wood (via Corpse Road)
Visorando Member 
5.30 mi
+764 ft
-748 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
This walk is accessible to all and offers magnificent views of Loweswater and Crummock Water. Holme Wood is very pleasant and offers direct access to the lake for swimming. It is ideal for walking with your dog. The path along the lake is also accessible to pushchairs.
Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits from Loweswater village
Visorando Member 5.67 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,211 ft
3h 40
Moderate
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.
Lanthwaite to Braithwaite
Visorando Member 
7.65 mi
+3,271 ft
-3,474 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Linear walk with a few scrambles and beautiful vistas
Whiteside and Hopegill Head summits
Visorando Member 
5.65 mi
+2,254 ft
-2,247 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk passing by Whiteside and Hopegill Head summits and going down by Liza Beck.
Grasmoor and Whiteless Pike
Visorando Member 8.44 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,421 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Challenging circular walk passing by two Wainwright summits (Grasmoor and Whiteless Pike).
⚠️The path along Liza beck is damaged at certain parts and can be very close to the edge. The ascent to Grasmoor is short but very steep. The descent from Whiteless pike is also steep. This is a dog friendly walk.
Cogra Moss tarn - Higher path
Visorando Member 
4.15 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lamplugh (Cumberland)
Dog friendly walk around Cogra Moss tarn using the higher path in the forest.
Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head Circular
Visorando Member 
7.48 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,444 ft
5h 35
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 
7.51 mi
+2,280 ft
-2,270 ft
5h 25
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 5.97 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,079 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Short circular walk from Braithwaite passing by Whinlatter forest. Dog friendly.
Braithwaite to Keswick
Visorando Member 
6.93 mi
+781 ft
-771 ft
3h 50
Moderate
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
Stile End, Outerside, Causey Pike Summits
Visorando Member 6.54 mi
+2,133 ft
-2,146 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
A challenging walk to Stile End, Outerside, Causey Pike summits from the village of Braithwaite. Dog friendly.
Rannerdale Knott
Visorando Member 3.87 mi
+853 ft
-856 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Lovely circular walk around Rannerdale Knott to admire the view from the top and late April / beginning of May the bluebells.
Newlands Valley Low Level Circular (Mine Exploration and Newland's Church)
Visorando Member 
4.51 mi
+748 ft
-755 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
An interesting low level walk with the opportunity to explore old mine workings as an option. The walk takes in farmland paths and tracks and ventures above the fell wall to the dam and reservoir built by the miners. Even if you choose not to venture into the mine tunnels finding the entrances is mini adventure. Newlands Church is lovely and adds further interest to the walk.
Ard Crags and Knott Rigg Circular
Visorando Member 
5.19 mi
+1,539 ft
-1,516 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
On this circular walk you will be rewarded with a lovely ascent up the small but beautiful Ard Crags, followed by an undulating ridge to Knott Rigg. The descent from Knott Rigg keeps to the top of a second ridge with good views ahead. The last section takes in farmland paths and tracks before joining the road.
Cat Bells summit
Visorando Member 3.47 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,312 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Cat Bells summit is one of the easiest Wainwright summits to do. It is perfect for a family day out; however during summer months this walk is very popular. Dog friendly walk.
Catbells, Dale Head and Hindscarth - The Newlands Horseshoe
Visorando Member 9.90 mi
+3,054 ft
-3,064 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
A rewarding Lake District walk of the highest calibre. The Horseshoe route takes in all the peaks on either side of the Newlands Valley and offers some wonderful walking and superb views throughout.
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