Howtown to Patterdale; Lakeside
Departure from Martindale (Westmorland and Furness)
A lovely amble around the Southern Eastern shore of Ullswater with great views. An excellent family walk if combined with the Ullswater Steamer from Glenridding.
Dunmallard Hill Settlement, Pooley Hill
Departure from Dacre (Westmorland and Furness)
This circular walk brings you along River Eamont before going up into the woodlands around Dunmallard Hill. On the way enjoy views of the countryside and over Ullswater loch.
Bowderdale and the Calf
Departure from Ravenstonedale (Westmorland and Furness)
The Howgill Fells offer excellent walking with few other people sharing the landscape. This walk follows Bowderdale deep into the area before climbing steadily to the highest point in this group of fells. The return route offers grandstand views as you follow a lofty ridge back to the start.
Angle Tarn and Rest Dodd
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
A steady climb up to Angle Tarn from Hartsop via Boredale Hause followed by a stroll along a ridge with great views over to Helvellyn then up to Rest Dodd dropping down to Hayeswater and back to the car park.
Hartsop Dodd, Stony Cove Pike and Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
This Lake District hike includes two Wainwrights and a famous Lakeland Pass so is never short of interest. The first part of the walk involves a steep ascent but this is not as bad as it looks. Once the summit of Hartsop Dodd is reached the going is relatively easy and straightforward. The second Wainwright of Stony Cove Pike is soon reached followed by the descent to Kirkstone Pass and Brothers Water.
From Mayburgh Henge to Brougham Castle
Departure from Yanwath and Eamont Bridge (Westmorland and Furness)
This flat, linear walk will allow you to discover some English Heritage with Mayburgh Henge and Brougham Castle while enjoying a riverside walk along River Eamont. Nearby you can also visit King Arthur's Round Table.
Wansfell Pike and Ambleside
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Fantastic views over Windermere, a sylvan waterfall, and a gentler woodland return via the village
The Tongue
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A figure-of-eight route which, with only moderate climbing, gives superb views to Windermere.
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Staveley Station to YHA Patterdale
Departure from Nether Staveley (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 8 Wainwrights, 4 tarns and 1 pub.
Benson Knott from Meal Bank
Departure from Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg (Westmorland and Furness)
This circular walk brings you up to Benson Knott to get an incredible 360-degree view of Kendal.
Fell Head and The Calf, from Howgill, near Sedbergh
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
This walk climbs to the Calf via Fell Head. Starting from the small hamlet of Howgill, near Sedbergh, this route sees few walkers. Offering good views to the Shap Fells and the higher hills of the Yorkshire Dales, this is a walk for the connoiseur.
Knock Fell
Departure from Long Marton (Westmorland and Furness)
A circular walk dominated throughout by the giant golf ball that is the radar station at Great Dunn Fell. You will use some good roads, some tracks and the Pennine Way on this walk.
It is worth downloading the Knock Geotrail leaflet from the link I have listed below as it provides more information on the geology of the area than given in my description. Similarly, you could follow the link to the Discover Britain webpage and learn about the Helm Wind which is particular to the Cross Fell area.
Kendal to Ambleside via Longsleddale and Garburn Pass
Departure from Kendal (Westmorland and Furness)
This route follows the path of the first quarter of the Lakes District Challenge 2022. It takes some parts of part of the Dales Way, magnificent views of Longsleddale, climbs up to Garburns Pass with views into Troutbeck and Windermere.
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.
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.
Cautley Spout and The Calf, from Cross Keys, near Sedbergh
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
Cautley Spout, the Calf, Bram Rigg Top, Calders and Great Dummacks are all included in this walk in the Howgill Fells. Starting from Cross Keys, near Sedbergh, the route offers excellent walking within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and visits one of most dramatic locations in these hills.
Cunswick Scar
Departure from Underbarrow and Bradleyfield (Westmorland and Furness)
Little circular walk with amazing views across the countryside. Dog friendly but can have some sheep in the fields.
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.
Winder and Arant Haw from Sedbergh
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
Winder and Arant Haw are two hills included in this delightful walk from Sedbergh. The Howgill Fells are an integral part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park yet they display a unique character. The walking is good, the views superb and the paths quiet. Who could ask for more?
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