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Long Meg and Raven Beck
Visorando Member
9.44 mi
+640 ft
-623 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kirkoswald (Westmorland and Furness)
Dog friendly circular walk from the village of Kirkoswald to the stone circle of Long Meg and her Daughters.
From Mayburgh Henge to Brougham Castle
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.43 mi
+16 ft
-72 ft
1h 10
Easy
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.
Dunmallard Hill Settlement, Pooley Hill
1.33 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
0h 45
Easy
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.
Knock Fell
7.32 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,795 ft
4h 55
Moderate
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.
Howtown to Patterdale; Lakeside
6.03 mi
+581 ft
-571 ft
3h 15
Easy
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.
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.
Gowbarrow Fell via Aira Force
4.13 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,158 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Matterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a lovely circular walk with continued interest and some great views over Ullswater. You will take in the dramatic Aira Force and upper cascades, then climb to the summit of Gowbarrow Fell where there are great views.
The descent is more gradual and passes the remains of an old shooting lodge before arriving at another great view point at Yew Crags. The return gives good views and the interesting Lyulph's Tower.
Gowbarrow Fell via Aira Force
3.47 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,010 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Matterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
A short and interesting walk to the top of Gowbarrow Fell via Aira Force. This is an out and return walk but uses paths on either side of Aira Beck to maintain interest and give different views of the waterfalls and cascades. It is useful for a short weather window if you want to stretch your legs and you get a couple of hours of dry weather between the rain. (A longer walk around the fell is also available here.)
Hike around Helvellyn Mountain
9.85 mi
+3,031 ft
-3,038 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
An inevitable hike, to the most popular peak of the Lake District, Helwellyn. A hike made all the more pleasant by passing along two lakes: Red Tarn Lake and Grisedale Ran Lake.
Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike from Glenridding
5.17 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,739 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
This Lakeland walk includes two Wainwrights and although the distance walked is relatively short there is a steady steep climb up to the col between Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike. The views are excellent throughout and route finding is generally good with clear paths for most of the route. Choose a fine day to enjoy the views across Ullswater and to the Helvellyn ridge.
Lanty's Tarn from Glenridding circular
2.82 mi
+489 ft
-472 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a short, low level walk that can fill a couple of hours. Good if you are short on time or if it has been raining most of the day and has cleared up in the late afternoon. Nice views over the lake and interesting scenery. (It is the sister walk to another which starts from Patterdale)
Birks, St. Sunday, Cofa Pike, Fairfield, Hart Crag & return via Dovedale.
10.14 mi
+3,114 ft
-3,087 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a great circular walk, taking in some of the higher tops and with a descent via the tranquil and less frequented Dovedale.
Angletarn Pikes, The Knott, High Street and Threshwaite Cove; Circular
11.28 mi
+2,779 ft
-2,762 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
A circular walk from Patterdale which ascends gradually to take in the great views from Angletarn Pikes and The Knott before passing over the Straits of Riggingdale to High Street and The Beacon at Thornwaite Crag. It then descends Threshwaite Cove to Hartsop and a return to Patterdale.
Silver Point from Patterdale
4.01 mi
+453 ft
-449 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
A lovely circular walk from Patterdale going to Silver Point. Gorgeous views on Ullswater lake and the surrounding summits. Dog friendly.
Lanty's Tarn
3.49 mi
+574 ft
-558 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a short, low level walk that can fill a couple of hours. Good if you are short on time or if it has been raining most of the day and has cleared up in the late afternoon. Nice views over the lake and interesting scenery.
Birks, St. Sunday's, and return via Grisedale
8.95 mi
+2,415 ft
-2,405 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a companion route to Birks, St. Sunday, Cofa Pike, Fairfield, Hart Crag & return via Dovedale as it offers a safe way off the mountain should you need a plan B or if you want a walk with less ascent. It is still a great walk in its own right and the descent of Grisedale is a nice contrast to the ascent of St Sunday Crag.
Circuit of Boredale from Patterdale
11.05 mi
+3,140 ft
-3,130 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
A Lake District walk starting from Patterdale that includes Place Fell, Howtown, and Beda Fell in a circuit of Boredale. The scenic content of this route is excellent with Ullswater providing a contrast to the rugged fells all around you.
YHA hopping in the Lake District - YHA Patterdale to YHA Grasmere
10.36 mi
+3,025 ft
-3,232 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Patterdale (Westmorland and Furness)
Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 3 Wainwrights, 1 tarn and 1 pub
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Patterdale to YHA Keswick
18.81 mi
+4,931 ft
-5,157 ft
12h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Patterdale (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, 2 lakes, 1 tarn and 1 pub
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