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YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Coniston Holly How to YHA Grasmere
Association / Club / Walk leader 
17.72 mi
+5,121 ft
-5,066 ft
12h 35
Difficult
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 Coniston to Windermere Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 17.28 mi
+2,293 ft
-2,106 ft
9h 55
Difficult
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.
The Saddle of Coniston
Visorando Member 
2.64 mi
+712 ft
-705 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Waterhead
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.48 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A stroll through the village and down to the lake.
Coppermines
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.33 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 05
Difficult
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A taste of the high fells, with photogenic waterfalls and fascinating industrial relics.
Torver and Coniston Water
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.67 mi
+335 ft
-318 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A long but mostly level walk, with an extended unbroken section along the lakeshore.
Old Man of Coniston by Goat's water
Visorando Member 6.97 mi
+2,428 ft
-2,411 ft
5h 20
Difficult
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.
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs
Visorando Member 
8.09 mi
+2,694 ft
-2,694 ft
6h 05
Moderate
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.
Holme Ground - Black Crag
Visorando Member 7.91 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A pleasant hike, to the west of Ambleside, across hills overlooking Windermere and Coniston Lakes.
Tarn Hows and Iron Keld Plantation
Visorando Member 
3.15 mi
+207 ft
-246 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Around Tarn Hows
Visorando Member 
1.63 mi
+112 ft
-118 ft
0h 50
Easy
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.
Hawkshead Courthouse
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.46 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A gentle beckside stroll to a medieval building with pretty views in and around the village
Tarn How's, Hawkshead
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.60 mi
+636 ft
-630 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A gradual climb to a renowned beauty spot - with stunning views of the surrounding area.
Latterbarrow
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.09 mi
+669 ft
-663 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A rewarding hike to Hawkshead’s local fell, with fine views belying its moderate height.
Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead
Visorando Member 
7.94 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
4h 50
Moderate
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Windermere Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.33 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,020 ft
5h 50
Moderate
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Staveley Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 16.43 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,896 ft
9h 15
Easy
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.
Little Stand, The Crinkles and Bowfell : From Cockley Beck
Visorando Member 
8.60 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,759 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ulpha (Cumberland)
A lovely walk taking in the excellent and interesting Crinkle Crags and with great views down Great Langdale, over to the Scafell group and south down the Duddon Valley. The start up Little Stand and the descent from Ore Gap are without the heavily trodden paths now common in the Lake District.
There are a few small parking spaces near Cockley Beck heading west towards Hardknott Pass. Please park sensibly so other walkers and climbers and get in too.
Lingmoor and Great Langdale
Visorando Member 
8.18 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,667 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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
Visorando Member 
7.34 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Loughrigg Tarn and Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater
Visorando Member 
4.22 mi
+958 ft
-948 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Lingmoor, Side Pike and Little Langdale
Visorando Member 
8.95 mi
+1,919 ft
-1,909 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
This is an interesting walk from Elterwater or Chapel Stile.
Elterwater Lakes
Visorando Member 5.29 mi
+518 ft
-525 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
In contrast to the great lakes of the Lake District, here are three small lakes that lay south of Elterwater village.
Langdale Valley Bottom circular
Visorando Member 6.99 mi
+512 ft
-522 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Stickle Gill, Stickle Tarn and Blea Rigg from Chapel Stile
Visorando Member 7.50 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,542 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
A lake, two waterfalls and Cathedral Quarry. A low level lakeland
Visorando Member 6.47 mi
+594 ft
-591 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn
Visorando Member 
4.56 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Blea Tarn and Side Pike
Visorando Member 
3.70 mi
+886 ft
-889 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
An out and back walk from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel car-park. The Hotel car parking is available for non Hotel users but you will need to purchase a parking ticket from a machine.
Crinkle Crags
Visorando Member 7.08 mi
+2,487 ft
-2,477 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Crinkle Crags summits lie facing the summits of Langdale Fell separated by Mickleden Beck River valley.
Lingmoor low level circular
Visorando Member 
9.14 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A good circular walk around Lingmoor fell with plenty of interest which is a great choice if the higher fells are shrouded in cloud.
The walk takes in the Langdale and Little Langdale Valleys, explores a disused slate quarry and passes a working slate quarry. The walking and route finding are easy, the views are good and there are places on the way to buy refreshments. As a circular walk it can be started from a variety of places along the route.
Bowfell Circular
Visorando Member 6.94 mi
+2,530 ft
-2,530 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
The main objective of this walk is the wonderful lake District mountain Bowfell. Once the summit is reached some less familiar territory is included in the route before the return leg to the starting point point is along the Mickelden Valley.
Three of the Langdale peaks
Visorando Member 8.03 mi
+2,671 ft
-2,664 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
This Langdale walk includes two of the well know Langdale Pikes - Harrison Stickle and Pike o'Stickle - and continues to visit the less walked Rosset Pike so you can avoid the crowds.
Seathwaite tarn
Visorando Member 
5.66 mi
+948 ft
-948 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite (Westmorland and Furness)
Lovely circular walk to Seathwaite tarn from the village of Seathwaite.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Black Sail
Association / Club / Walk leader 
13.26 mi
+4,905 ft
-4,557 ft
10h 20
Difficult
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. 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
Association / Club / Walk leader 9.39 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 15
Moderate
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. 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.
Langdale Fell
Visorando Member 7.33 mi
+2,287 ft
-2,260 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Famous walk passing by Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle, Pike of Stickle and the well-known scrambling Jack's Rake.
⚠️Do not use Jack's rake path (between (2) and (3)) if you are not a confident scrambler. This is an open scramble that can be very dangerous. Please do not attempt it in wet conditions.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Coniston Holly How
Association / Club / Walk leader 12.19 mi
+2,726 ft
-3,054 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Langdale Pikes
Visorando Member 6.57 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,418 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A hike to four summits discovering a wide range of this part of the Nation Park Lake District. The Park Lake District trails aren't waymarked. There are very few signs but the pathway is straightforward as there aren't many crossings. It is, however, preferable not to leave the trail, especially in foggy weather.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - Dungeon Ghyll to YHA Grasmere
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.12 mi
+2,510 ft
-2,556 ft
5h 55
Difficult
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 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns,1 lake and 1 pub. This is a tough route but take time to enjoy the scenery around you and be careful on the high ground. Look around and take in the beauty that is The Lake District.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - Dungeon Ghyll to YHA Langdale
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.06 mi
+2,851 ft
-2,625 ft
7h 05
Difficult
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 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,1 lake and 2 pubs.
Fairfield Horseshoe & Loughrigg from High Close
Visorando Member 13.95 mi
+3,776 ft
-3,783 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to Windermere Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.90 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,644 ft
5h 20
Moderate
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 11.21 mi
+3,570 ft
-3,189 ft
8h 15
Difficult
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.
From Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale
Visorando Member 
7.64 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,706 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere
Visorando Member 
5.38 mi
+640 ft
-636 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
The Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside
Visorando Member 10.27 mi
+2,897 ft
-2,897 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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
Visorando Member 
5.24 mi
+2,267 ft
-2,257 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A medium level walk with gorgeous views on Ambleside and distant summits. Dog friendly walk.
Rydal Cave
Visorando Member 
1.65 mi
+282 ft
-259 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Short walk to see the famous Rydal cave. Dog friendly walk.
Rydal - Loughrigg Fell
Visorando Member 4.13 mi
+928 ft
-938 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A few kilometres from Ambleside, a walk to the top of Loughrigg Fell overlooking the lakes of the National Park Lake District.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Ambleside
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.11 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,207 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 11.80 mi
+2,900 ft
-2,608 ft
7h 55
Difficult
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. 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
Association / Club / Walk leader 15.76 mi
+3,048 ft
-3,074 ft
9h 55
Moderate
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 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.
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