YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Staveley Station
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 2 Wainwrights, 1 ferry and 2 lakes.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Windermere Station
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
On this gentle route, you will be able to enjoy the scenery and explore Hawkshead and Hill Top. The ferry trip across Windermere is a short cut but also a quirky addition to the walk. Look around and take in the beauty that is The Lake District. Here's a route starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are a lake, 3 tarns, 1 pub and a ferry.
Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A Circular Walk with a short ascent of Latterbarrow that rewards you with great views of the Lake District's mountains and then a descent through woodland to pick up the lakeshore path to Wray Castle. This is a real treat for National Trust Members (non members can pay to get in) but even if you don't want to visit the castle the grounds are a good place to picnic. Return via the lakeshore path and then gradually up and through the forest to descend again to Hawkshead.
Tarn How's, Hawkshead
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A gradual climb to a renowned beauty spot - with stunning views of the surrounding area.
Latterbarrow
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A rewarding hike to Hawkshead’s local fell, with fine views belying its moderate height.
Hawkshead Courthouse
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A gentle beckside stroll to a medieval building with pretty views in and around the village
Old Man of Coniston by Goat's water
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
Circular walk starting from Coniston village and going to the Old Man of Coniston passing by Goat's water. Incredible view at the top of the Old Man of Coniston summit.
Torver and Coniston Water
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A long but mostly level walk, with an extended unbroken section along the lakeshore.
Waterhead
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A stroll through the village and down to the lake.
Coppermines
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A taste of the high fells, with photogenic waterfalls and fascinating industrial relics.
The Saddle of Coniston
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A lovely, gentle walk, climbing up alongside the waterfalls of Church Beck to the quarry at the end of the Coppermines valley, returning via the saddle with beautiful views of Coniston village and the lake. You can end the walk with a well-deserved pint in one of the cosy village pubs. A great walk to start your holiday or to do with children.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Coniston Holly How to YHA Grasmere
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. Funny how they were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns, and 1 pub.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Coniston to Windermere Station
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. Funny how they were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 1 Wainwright, 5 tarns, 1 pub and a ferry.
Holme Ground - Black Crag
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A pleasant hike, to the west of Ambleside, across hills overlooking Windermere and Coniston Lakes.
Simpson's Ground and Gummer's How from Astley's Plantation
Departure from Staveley-in-Cartmel (Westmorland and Furness)
This circular walk in the South Lakeland offers fine views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells from the summit of Gummers How. The walk also includes woodland and open countryside.
Hazeldene to Miller Ground
Departure from Windermere (Westmorland and Furness)
From Bowness on Windermere to Miller Ground with beach and pontoons overlooking Lake Windermere and waterfalls at Wynlass Beck and Mill Beck 20 yards up Sherriffs walk.
Around Tarn Hows
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A gentle walk in a beautiful setting, enjoyable in any weather. The walk is accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs and is not too long for little legs.
St Anthony’s Church
Departure from Cartmel Fell (Westmorland and Furness)
A medieval church, a fine historic house and a pretty hamlet on the River Winster.
Whitbarrow
Departure from Cartmel Fell (Westmorland and Furness)
Woodland and striking limestone scenery with wildlife galore and outstanding views.
Circular Walk from Windermere to Queen Adelaide's Hill
Departure from Windermere (Westmorland and Furness)
Enjoy this walk from Windermere village, through woodlands and by lakeshore to the top of Queen Adelaide's Hill for some beautiful and far reaching views.
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A fabulous circular walk starting from the Tilberthwaite Valley. Best done in this direction so as to enjoy the ascent of Wetherlam Edge, great views in all directions and much interest on the walk.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Windermere Station to YHA Ambleside
Departure from Windermere (Westmorland and Furness)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 1 Wainwright and 2 interesting pubs.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Windermere Station to YHA Langdale
Departure from Windermere (Westmorland and Furness)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. Funny how they were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 2 Wainwrights and 2 interesting pubs.
Gummer’s How
Departure from Cartmel Fell (Westmorland and Furness)
A walk from Cartmel Fell church via a scenic tarn to a wonderful Windermere viewpoint.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to Windermere Station
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are one Wainwright, one waterfall and one pub. This is a fairly simple route and a good way to say goodbye to The Lakes. The Stockghyll Falls are impresive and a certain Victorian atmosphere surrounds the place.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to YHA Patterdale
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way, there are 7 Wainwrights, 2 lakes, 1 tarn and 1 pub.
High Street and Ill Bell
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A hard fell walk up the valley of Trout Beck to High Street, returning via the Ill Bell ridge.
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