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.
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.
Orthwaite
Departure from Ireby and Uldale (Cumberland)
Nice circular walk from Orthwaite village around Little Cockup and Great Cockup. This path is not really popular. Dog friendly.
⚠️Good navigation skill is needed as the path is not visible the entire walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fellbarrow and Low Fell
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Nice circular walk passing by two Wainwright's summits Fellbarrow and Low Fell. Dog friendly.
Loweswater Terrace
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.
Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and Castle
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
Dog friendly walk passing by Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and going to Caerlaverock Castle.
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
Lonscale Fell
Departure from Underskiddaw (Cumberland)
Great walk to Lonscale Pike.
⚠️ Steep ascent between section (1) and (2) that can be challenging.
Circular walk to Latrigg summit
Departure from Underskiddaw (Cumberland)
Lovely family friendly circular walk passing by Latrigg summit and Brundholme Wood. This is dog friendly walk.
Along Keswick old railway line
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk along the Keswick old railway line and back by the bottom of Latrigg summit. Amazing view of Keswick along the way. Dog friendly and pushchair / wheelchair friendly until the waypoint (1).
YHA hopping in the Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Ennerdale
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
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 and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 10 Wainwrights, 1 lake, 3 tarns and a ferry.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Borrowdale
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
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 and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 3 Wainwrights,a ferry and 1 pub.
YHA hopping in the Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Black Sail
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
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 and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. There are 6 Wainwrights, 1 lake, 3 tarns and a ferry.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Grasmere
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
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 9 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, and 1 pub.
Lattrig from Keswick
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
At 368m (1207ft), Lattrig is one of the lowest fells in the Lake District. However, the views from the summit are unrivalled and that’s what makes it such a popular climb. This route takes you steeply uphill through both Lattrig and Bruntholme Woods before an easy ascent to the Viewpoint.
Shores of Derwentwater from Keswick
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
A linear Lake District walk that follows the shore of Derwentwater south from Keswick to Lodore landing stage. The return to Keswick uses the seasonal launces on Derwentwater.
Under Starry Skies - Friar's Crag
Departure from Keswick (Cumberland)
This is such a short walk, but it serves a purpose. With International Astronomy Day falling on 12th October, this short stroll will take you to a local viewpoint very close to Keswick where you can leave the light pollution behind and watch the stars from this perfect spot.
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