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Cat Bells from Grange
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5.98 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,335 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
A short and fairly easy, circular walk up the ever popular Cat Bells. Starting from parking on the roadside just outside the village of Grange, this walk ascends Cat Bells from the South and descends north to join paths through the parkland and woods above and beside Derwent Water.
Grange & Watendlath from Rosthwaite
7.58 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
Combining the delights of Borrowdale with the rural charm of Watendlath, this Lake District walk offers some wonderful views and relatively easy walking. Route finding is generally easy although there is a steady ascent from Lodore up to Watendlath.
Around Ennerdale water
6.99 mi
+92 ft
-79 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
Dog- friendly circular walk around Ennerdale water. This is a lovely and not too popular lake in the west part of the Lake District.
Around Buttermere Water
4.94 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk around Buttermere Water. This walk offers beautiful views on the surrounding summits.
Shores of Derwentwater from Keswick
3.44 mi
+49 ft
-69 ft
1h 40
Easy
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.
Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot
4.78 mi
+725 ft
-725 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Walk to Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot. Dog friendly walk. Perfect walk to go wild swimming.
St Bees Head - Fleswick bay, St Bees lighthouse and Birkham's Quarry
5.16 mi
+755 ft
-755 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Whitehaven (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Sandwith village and passing by Fleswick Bay, St Bees Lighthouse and Birkham's Quarry.
Whinlatter Seat How Circular
3.61 mi
+640 ft
-669 ft
2h 15
Moderate
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.
Scafell Pike from Borrowdale
9.36 mi
+3,009 ft
-2,995 ft
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
The classic and well trodden ascent of Scafell Pike from Seathwaite in Borrowdale. Ascending via Grains Gill to Great End and then Esk Hause and Broad Crag. The descent is via the 'Corridor Route' to Styhead Tarn and then back to Seathwaite.
Harter Fell and Low Birker Tarn (Eskdale)
6.62 mi
+2,260 ft
-2,267 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Harter Fell occupies a relatively isolated position overlooking the Eskdale valley and this Lake District walk offers some wonderful views towards Scafell and Scafell Pike. The route also includes a visit to pretty Low Birker Tarn, which sees relatively few visitors.
Silver Knott & Muncaster Fell from Irton Road
4.95 mi
+705 ft
-820 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
This linear walk in the Western Lake District offers some wonderful views and should be completed at a leisurely pace. The route uses the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway to the return to the start.
Wainwrights five most north westerly fells
8.02 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,123 ft
5h 30
Moderate
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.
Gelt wood
4.20 mi
+381 ft
-358 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hayton (Cumberland)
A gorgeous circular walk to discover gelt wood and the river Gelt. Dog friendly walk.
From Muncaster Mill
4.90 mi
+367 ft
-351 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
A flat circular walk along the Ravenglass to Eskdale train line starting from Muncaster Mill. Dog friendly walk.
Along the river Esk from Dalegarth
5.09 mi
+804 ft
-807 ft
3h 00
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Lovely walk starting from Dalegarth, following the river Esk until Doctor Bridge, and returning by Low Birker Tarn and the other side of the river Esk. This is a dog-friendly walk. If you take the detour, there is no path to access Low Birken tarn. We can only see the small tarn from above. The view from the path going to the tarn is lovely. Good navigation skills are needed to walk around Tarn Crag as the path is not visible.
Grag Fell, Crike & Lank Rig
9.77 mi
+2,746 ft
-2,717 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
A route offering extensive views of the Ennerdale panorama with great mountain views to the north east taking in Red Pike, High Stile and High Crag, to the east the range of Pillar and Steeple with Great Gables, Scafell and Scafell Pike as a backdrop.
Talkin Head and Simmerson Hill from Talkin village
6.08 mi
+925 ft
-902 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Hayton (Cumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk in the North Pennines AONB. View from the top of Talkin Fell is breathtaking with its series of cairns.
Helvellyn and Raise from Swirls
6.92 mi
+2,900 ft
-2,907 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn (Cumberland)
This Lake District walk starts from Swirls and ascends Helvellyn via Browncove Crags. The route continues north over Whiteside and Raise to reach Sticks Pass from where a descent back into the valley is made. This is a great route to the top of England's third highest mountain with equally stunning views.
Along St Bees beach
1.82 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from St. Bees (Cumberland)
St bees beach is one of the most beautiful beach in West Cumbria. The beach is dog-friendly all year round. Great view on Black Combe mountain.
⚠️This walk can only be done at low tide.
Catbells, Dale Head and Hindscarth - The Newlands Horseshoe
9.90 mi
+3,054 ft
-3,064 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
A rewarding Lake District walk of the highest calibre. The Horseshoe route takes in all the peaks on either side of the Newlands Valley and offers some wonderful walking and superb views throughout.
Loweswater Terrace
5.73 mi
+807 ft
-801 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.
Green Gable & Gillercomb Horseshoe from Seathwaite
4.86 mi
+2,434 ft
-2,415 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
An energetic Lake District Horseshoe walk that takes in four summits as you keep to the high ground surrounding Gillercomb. The walk could also be extended to take in Great Gable if time and energy permit!
Along Scarness Bay and Bowness Bay - Bassenthwaite Lake
1.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Bassenthwaite (Cumberland)
A short circular walk along the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake with great views over Whinlatter Forest, Dodd Summit and in the distance Grisedale Pike. This walk is perfect for families with young children and also dog owners.
Lowther Park - short circuit
1.10 mi
+279 ft
-102 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Haile (Cumberland)
A little walk in Lowther Park forest that is perfect for families with young children. This walk can be easily extended by exploring the other paths of this forest. Dog friendly walk that is not too popular.
Coastal path on the edge of Maryport
1.51 mi
+203 ft
-23 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Maryport (Cumberland)
This is a short walk perfect for families with young children. It follows the train line for a little distance and comes back using the England coastal path. It is dog friendly and has some great views of the Cumbria coast.
Walla Crag going down by Great Wood
2.81 mi
+925 ft
-942 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
This is a lovely walk up to Walla Crag summit and walking back by Great Wood forest. It is dog friendly. The views along this walk are incredible, in particular from the top of Walla Crag. The path going up Walla Crag can be a bit difficult, as it is very steep for some people.
Uldale Plantation and Nannycatch gate
2.57 mi
+476 ft
-486 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cleator Moor (Cumberland)
A lovely moderate walk passing by the bottom of Udale plantation, nannycatch gate and the side of Flat Fell summit.
The descend from Udale Plantation to nannycatch path is steep and can be difficult for some walkers.
Barepot to Seaton and Camerton
7.45 mi
+302 ft
-322 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Workington (Cumberland)
Longer walk from Barepot hamlet to Seaton village and Camerton village using the bicycle path and following the river Derwent to return to Barepot. Great view of the Lake District mountains in the distance and the South of Scotland. Dog friendly.
Barepot to Low Seaton
1.92 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,693 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Workington (Cumberland)
Circular walk from Barepot hamlet, Workington, following the river Derwent and passing by Low Seaton village. Lovely easy walk perfect for the entire family. Dog friendly.
St Bees Village And Beach
3.01 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from St. Bees (Cumberland)
Lovely dog friendly walk to discover St Bees beach, the England Coast path and St bees village.
Around Loweswater Lake
3.66 mi
+144 ft
-135 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk around Loweswater Lake. Dog friendly.
Stile End, Outerside, Causey Pike Summits
6.54 mi
+2,133 ft
-2,146 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
A challenging walk to Stile End, Outerside, Causey Pike summits from the village of Braithwaite. Dog friendly.
Seascale beach to Calder and Lingbank Plantation
6.76 mi
+272 ft
-269 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Seascale (Cumberland)
A nice circular walk to discover the Cumbrian countryside. Dog friendly.
Walkmill wood to Moresby Park
1.86 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Moresby (Cumberland)
A lovely circular walk to discover walkmill wood and a little part of Moresby park village.
Walkmill Woods
1.41 mi
+551 ft
-404 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Moresby (Cumberland)
A little walk through walkmill woods between Whitehaven and Moresby Park. Perfect for children and dog friendly.
Under Starry Skies - Friar's Crag
1.10 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 30
Easy
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.
Cat Bells, Maiden Moor and High Spy by Boat from Keswick!
9.90 mi
+2,257 ft
-2,254 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
In my opinion there is no better way to get to the start of the ascent of Cat Bells other than by boat. Catching the first ferry of the day will allow you to get to Hawes End without all the hassle of trying to find somewhere to park. The return ferry from Lodore Landing Stage is just as pleasant with fantastic views.
Parking: There are several places to park in Keswick but I like to park at the Lakeside Car Park near the Theatre by the Lake and the Landing Stages.
Lanercost Priory and Hadrian Wall
3.42 mi
+745 ft
-751 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Burtholme (Cumberland)
A nice walk to see the Lanercost Priory and walk a section of the Hadrian's Wall. The ruin of Hadrian Wall is not visible on this section.
Ravenglass to Newtown knott
4.25 mi
+220 ft
-207 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Lovely circular walk from Ravenglass following the Esk river and passing by Newtown knott and the Roman Bath. Beautiful view on the Irish sea. Dog Friendly.
⚠️Be careful walk to be done at low tide.
Along Keswick old railway line
5.08 mi
+623 ft
-610 ft
2h 55
Moderate
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).
Around Sale Fell
3.76 mi
+620 ft
-627 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wythop (Cumberland)
Lovely walk around Sale Fell summit with great views on Bassenthwaite Lake and surrounding summits. Dog friendly walk.
Ravenglass to Muncaster Castle
3.97 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
An easy circular walk from Ravenglass to Muncaster Castle. Dog friendly. Perfect to do end of April/beginning of May to see the bluebells and rhododendrons blooming at Muncaster Castle.
Bleaberry Tarn via Scale Force and Red Pike
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.12 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,221 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
This circular walk brings you along Crummock Water, up Scale Force before scrambling up to Red Pike and down to Bleaberry Tarn and Buttermere.
⚠️Be careful along the way, there are some parts where you need to put your hand on the rock, there is no obvious path so navigation skill is important and there is a scramble going to Bleaberry Tarn which can be challenging .
Around Mellbreak summit
6.71 mi
+636 ft
-636 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
This walk goes around Mellbreak summit passing by Mosedale and the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog friendly walk.
Hodbarrow Reserve from Havering
3.42 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Millom (Cumberland)
A circular walk starting from Haverigg village to take the sea defence wall around the seaward side of Hodbarrow Nature Reserve before turning inland around the rest of the nature reserve. Excellent views over the estuary and Hodbarrow Lake on the route. The site was once the most productive iron ore mine in the world before it flooded.
Lanthwaite wood and Crummock water pump house
2.09 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Easy walk along the shore of Crummock water starting from Lanthwaite wood. Dog friendly.
Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits from Loweswater village
5.67 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,211 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Circular dog friendly walk to Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits starting from Loweswater village. These summits are less popular than Mellbreak summit. Be careful crossing of the river can be tricky if it has rained the previous days.
Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne by Ennerdale
8.40 mi
+2,677 ft
-2,677 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
Amazing walk starting from Ennerdale lake and passing by Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne summits.
Grange Fell, Watendlath and High lodore
4.68 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Borrowdale (Cumberland)
Great circular walk going to Watendlath Tarn. This valley is not really popular. Dog friendly walk.
Good navigation skills are needed during this section as the path is not visible.
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