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                 Around Tarn Hows
                Around Tarn Hows            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Elterwater Lakes
                Elterwater Lakes            
            
        
                In contrast to the great lakes of the Lake District, here are three small lakes that lay south of Elterwater village.            
            
            
    
                 Lingmoor and Great Langdale
                Lingmoor and Great Langdale            
            
         
        
        
                This is a circular walk from Elterwater which crosses Lingmoor before descending to Blea Tarn and then returning via Great Langdale. There are great opportunities for photography; from the snake like wall running across Lingmoor, the Langdale Pikes and reflections in the lake at Blea Tarn, plus the rural scenery in Great Langdale on the return leg.            
            
            
    
                 Little Langdale and Black Fell Circular
                Little Langdale and Black Fell Circular            
            
         
        
        
                A varied walk taking in woodland, a quarry, farmland, the open fell side and finishing beside a river with a waterfall and then the lake side at Elterwater.            
            
            
    
                 Lingmoor, Side Pike and Little Langdale
                Lingmoor, Side Pike and Little Langdale            
            
         
        
        
                This is an interesting walk from Elterwater or Chapel Stile.            
            
            
    
                 Loughrigg Tarn and Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater
                Loughrigg Tarn and Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater            
            
         
        
        
                This is a short walk with a lot of interest. Despite it not tackling any of the major Lakeland summits the views over Loughrigg Tarn are excellent and the panorama from Loughrigg Fell is one of the best. The descent through the arboretum of High Close and Low Wood maintains the interest. This is a great walk for a half day, perhaps when it has rained and then has started to brighten up.            
            
            
    
                 YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Black Sail
                YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Black Sail            
            
         
        
        
                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 and 3 tarns.            
            
            
    
                 YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Hawkshead
                YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Hawkshead            
            
        
                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, 1 tarn and 1 pub.            
            
            
    
                 YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Coniston Holly How
                YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Coniston Holly How            
            
        
                This is a varied walk with a couple of fells to climb but nothing really difficult. Take care of yourself and look out for wildlife along the way. Just enjoy the journey and make the most of the moment. Along the way are 2 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, 2 pubs and a lake.            
            
            
    
                 Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn
                Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn            
            
         
        
        
                A lovely walk to see Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn. This can be a popular walk during the summer months especially until the waypoint (5).
Good navigation is needed between waypoints (5) and (8) as the path is not visible especially in summer with all the vegetation.
This is a dog friendly route.            
            
            
    
                 Fairfield Horseshoe & Loughrigg from High Close
                Fairfield Horseshoe & Loughrigg from High Close            
            
        
                This variation of the Fairfield Horseshoe starts from High Close on the western edge of Loughrigg Fell. The route follows a clockwise direction offering a different perspective to the normal horseshoe route.            
            
            
    
                 Holme Ground - Black Crag
                Holme Ground - Black Crag            
            
        
                A pleasant hike, to the west of Ambleside, across hills overlooking Windermere and Coniston Lakes.            
            
            
    
                 Tarn Hows and Iron Keld Plantation
                Tarn Hows and Iron Keld Plantation            
            
         
        
        
                A easy circular walk around Tarn Hows and extended to Iron Keld Plantation. The path around Tarn Hows is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. It can also be very busy during summer months. The walk is dog friendly.             
            
            
    
                 A lake, two waterfalls and Cathedral Quarry. A low level lakeland
                A lake, two waterfalls and Cathedral Quarry. A low level lakeland            
            
        
                This is a low level lakeland walk suitable for a short day. It takes in Elter Water, Skelwith Force and Colwith Force waterfalls before heading through farmland to the impressive Cathedral Quarry. The return leg passes a good pub which serves food and then through the working slate quarry above Chapel Stile.            
            
            
    
                 Stickle Gill, Stickle Tarn and Blea Rigg from Chapel Stile
                Stickle Gill, Stickle Tarn and Blea Rigg from Chapel Stile            
            
        
                A circular walk from Chapel Stile along the Great Langdale valley to the New Dungeon Gill Hotel. Then an ascent along the pleasant Stickle Gill to Stickle tarn followed by the ascent to Blea Rigg and a return to Chapel Stile along the ridge.            
            
            
    
                 Langdale Valley Bottom circular
                Langdale Valley Bottom circular            
            
        
                A short, and mainly flat, walk which circumnavigates the bottom of the Langdale valley. Good for half a day or when the tops are clagged in. It passes both of the Dungeon Ghyll hotels where refreshments are available.            
            
            
    
                 YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to YHA Patterdale
                YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to YHA Patterdale            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to Windermere Station
                YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to Windermere Station            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs
                Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 The Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside
                The Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside            
            
        
                The Fairfield horseshoe includes seven other Lake District fells. Low Pike, High Pike, Dove Crag and Hart Crag form the outward route with the return over Great Rigg, Heron Pike and Nab Scar back to Ambleside via Rydal. This is a high level route so choose a good day to make the most of the views.            
            
            
    
                 Loughrigg Fell from Ambleside by Lily Tarn
                Loughrigg Fell from Ambleside by Lily Tarn            
            
        
                A medium level walk with gorgeous views on Ambleside and distant summits. Dog friendly walk.            
            
            
    
                 Rydal Cave
                Rydal Cave            
            
         
        
        
                Short walk to see the famous Rydal cave. Dog friendly walk.            
            
            
    
                 Rydal - Loughrigg Fell
                Rydal - Loughrigg Fell            
            
        
                A few kilometres from Ambleside, a walk to the top of Loughrigg Fell overlooking the lakes of the National Park Lake District.            
            
            
    
                 Hawkshead Courthouse
                Hawkshead Courthouse            
            
        
                A gentle beckside stroll to a medieval building with pretty views in and around the village            
            
            
    
                 Tarn How's, Hawkshead
                Tarn How's, Hawkshead            
            
        
                A gradual climb to a renowned beauty spot - with stunning views of the surrounding area.            
            
            
    
                 Latterbarrow
                Latterbarrow            
            
        
                A rewarding hike to Hawkshead’s local fell, with fine views belying its moderate height.            
            
            
    
                 Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead
                Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere
                Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from Grasmere this Lake District walk includes a circuit of Rydal water and Grasmere. The route includes some wonderful views especially from Loughrigg Terrace.            
            
            
    
                 From Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale
                From Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale            
            
         
        
        
                A nice walk taking in the ever popular Lion and Lamb rock formation at Helm Crag before following the ridge walk with great views to the head of Easedale and then descending more gently down the lovely valley, passing some waterfalls.            
            
            
    
                 YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Ambleside
                YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Ambleside            
            
        
                Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way, there are one Wainwright, two lakes and one pub. Explore Rydal Cave.            
            
            
    
                 YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Langdale
                YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Langdale            
            
        
                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 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns and 1 pub            
            
            
    
                 YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Hawkshead
                YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Hawkshead            
            
        
                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 2 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, 2 pubs and a lake.            
            
            
    
                 YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Coniston Holly How to YHA Grasmere
                YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Coniston Holly How to YHA Grasmere            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Old Man of Coniston by Goat's water
                Old Man of Coniston by Goat's water            
            
        
                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
                Torver and Coniston Water            
            
        
                A long but mostly level walk, with an extended unbroken section along the lakeshore.            
            
            
    
                 Waterhead
                Waterhead            
            
        
                A stroll through the village and down to the lake.            
            
            
    
                 Coppermines
                Coppermines            
            
        
                A taste of the high fells, with photogenic waterfalls and fascinating industrial relics.            
            
            
    
                 The Saddle of Coniston
                The Saddle of Coniston            
            
         
        
        
                A lovely 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.            
            
            
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