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Kendal to Ambleside via Longsleddale and Garburn Pass
Visorando Member
17.74 mi
+2,287 ft
-2,280 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Kendal (Westmorland and Furness)
This route follows the path of the first quarter of the Lakes District Challenge 2022. It takes some parts of part of the Dales Way, magnificent views of Longsleddale, climbs up to Garburns Pass with views into Troutbeck and Windermere.
Cunswick Scar
2.97 mi
+240 ft
-253 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Underbarrow and Bradleyfield (Westmorland and Furness)
Little circular walk with amazing views across the countryside. Dog friendly but can have some sheep in the fields.
Benson Knott from Meal Bank
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.08 mi
+781 ft
-781 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg (Westmorland and Furness)
This circular walk brings you up to Benson Knott to get an incredible 360-degree view of Kendal.
St John’s Church, Helsington
2.04 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Helsington (Westmorland and Furness)
A simple, isolated church with superb views over the Lyth valley to the high fells of Lakeland.
Scout Scar
7.89 mi
+899 ft
-899 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Helsington (Westmorland and Furness)
An extended walk along a glorious limestone edge with superb views and fantastic wildlife.
Sizergh Castle
4.03 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Helsington (Westmorland and Furness)
A wood renowned for its wild daffodils and rare butterflies, and a famous house and garden.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Staveley Station to YHA Patterdale
17.79 mi
+4,226 ft
-4,035 ft
11h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Nether Staveley (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, 4 tarns and 1 pub.
Heversham and Heversham Head trig point
2.62 mi
+322 ft
-305 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Heversham (Westmorland and Furness)
This walk starts from the church in Heversham and goes through farmlands so you can enjoy an incredible view from Heversham Head trig point.
St Anthony’s Church
2.83 mi
+299 ft
-295 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Cartmel Fell (Westmorland and Furness)
A medieval church, a fine historic house and a pretty hamlet on the River Winster.
Whitbarrow
8.46 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,112 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cartmel Fell (Westmorland and Furness)
Woodland and striking limestone scenery with wildlife galore and outstanding views.
Gummer’s How
6.43 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cartmel Fell (Westmorland and Furness)
A walk from Cartmel Fell church via a scenic tarn to a wonderful Windermere viewpoint.
Fell Head and The Calf, from Howgill, near Sedbergh
6.84 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
This walk climbs to the Calf via Fell Head. Starting from the small hamlet of Howgill, near Sedbergh, this route sees few walkers. Offering good views to the Shap Fells and the higher hills of the Yorkshire Dales, this is a walk for the connoiseur.
Circular Walk from Windermere to Queen Adelaide's Hill
4.49 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Windermere (Westmorland and Furness)
Enjoy this walk from Windermere village, through woodlands and by lakeshore to the top of Queen Adelaide's Hill for some beautiful and far reaching views.
The Whinfell Beacon Ridge and Borrowdale Circular
9.58 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,453 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tebay (Westmorland and Furness)
A super walk with two contrasting parts. The first is the undulating ridge from Whinfell Beacon to Ashtead Fell, and the second is the delightful Borrowdale valley. It can be walked in either direction, and whilst described here from the parking on the East side of the valley, it can also be started from the parking on the West side.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Windermere Station to YHA Ambleside
8.26 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,985 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Windermere (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 1 Wainwright and 2 interesting pubs.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Windermere Station to YHA Langdale
10.49 mi
+2,674 ft
-2,523 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Windermere (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 2 Wainwrights and 2 interesting pubs.
Hazeldene to Miller Ground
3.01 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Windermere (Westmorland and Furness)
From Bowness on Windermere to Miller Ground with beach and pontoons overlooking Lake Windermere and waterfalls at Wynlass Beck and Mill Beck 20 yards up Sherriffs walk.
Fairy steps from Sandside village
4.31 mi
+384 ft
-387 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Beetham (Westmorland and Furness)
Family walk to see the fairy steps starting from the village of Sandside.
Wansfell Pike and Ambleside
7.19 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,759 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Fantastic views over Windermere, a sylvan waterfall, and a gentler woodland return via the village
High Street and Ill Bell
12.59 mi
+3,120 ft
-3,146 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A hard fell walk up the valley of Trout Beck to High Street, returning via the Ill Bell ridge.
The Tongue
7.06 mi
+955 ft
-955 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A figure-of-eight route which, with only moderate climbing, gives superb views to Windermere.
Devil's Bridge, Radical Steps - Kirkby Lonsdale
1.31 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Casterton (Westmorland and Furness)
This route starts from Devil's Bridge, goes along River Lune before heading up to Radical Steps and through Kirkby Lonsdale village. Along the way, you will find welcoming benches.
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