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From Southerness Lighthouse to Carsthorn
Tourism professional
4.36 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
A lovely walk along the Solway Coast with seabirds to view, and fossils to find, ending up at a memorial to those leaving Scotland for the New World and a unique pub.
⚠️You need to check the tide before walking this route. However, an alternative is still available.
Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and Castle
Visorando Member5.14 mi
+36 ft
-46 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
Dog friendly walk passing by Caerlaverock Nature Reserve and going to Caerlaverock Castle.
Annan to Brydekirk, Dumfries and Galloway
6.25 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
Circular hike along the Annan River from Annan village to Brydekirk village. Dog-friendly.
Binsey
4.23 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
2h 40
Easy
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.
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.
Binsey Wainwright from Binsey Lodge, Lake District UK
1.52 mi
+571 ft
-571 ft
1h 10
Moderate
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.
From Sweetheart Abbey remain to Waterloo Monument
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.39 mi
+548 ft
-545 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
This hike starts from Sweetheart Abbey remains free car park and brings you to Waterloo Monument. If you are not claustrophobic or have a fear of heights, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view from the top of the tower! There is quite a steep climb to get to the monument.
⚠️The stairs into the tower are really narrow and steep. At the top there is NO SECURITY BARRIER so it is not recommended to bring children with you or if you have a fear of heights!
Waterloo Monument, New Abbey
0.72 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
0h 45
Moderate
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
This short but steep hike brings you to Waterloo Monument, Waterloo Hill. If you are not claustrophobic or have a fear of heights, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view from the top of the tower!
This is moderate as there is a steep climb with rocky and uneven steps.
⚠️The stairs into the tower are really narrow and steep. At the top there is NO SECURITY BARRIER so it is not recommended to bring children with you or if you have a fear of heights!
Orthwaite
4.68 mi
+814 ft
-801 ft
2h 50
Moderate
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.
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.
Old St Mungo's and the water of milk
4.66 mi
+308 ft
-292 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Dumfries and Galloway
Easy dog friendly walk in the Scottish countryside. This walk is mainly flat and passes in front of some interesting buildings (the old St Mungo's church graveyard and the abandoned Milkbank House).
Sale Fell and Ling Fell
4.44 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,345 ft
3h 15
Moderate
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extended Sandbed Gill trail in Dodd Wood
3.70 mi
+928 ft
-928 ft
2h 30
Easy
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
5.06 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,414 ft
3h 35
Difficult
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
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.
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.
Lord's seat, Barf and Whinlatter Forest
5.23 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Above Derwent (Cumberland)
Popular walk from Whinlatter Forest to two Wainwright's summit Lord's seat and Barf.
Dog friendly.
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