Lake District walks
The Saddle of Coniston
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4.26 km 
+208 m 
-205 m 
1h50
Moderate 
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A lovely, gentle 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 or to do with children.
Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere
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8.65 km
+193 m
-192 m
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
Elterwater Lakes
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8.51 km
+184 m
-183 m
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria In contrast to the great lakes of the Lake District, here are three small lakes that lay south of Elterwater village.
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs, a circular walk
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13.03 km
+811 m
-812 m
6h00
Moderate
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria 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.
A circular walk around Tarn Hows
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2.62 km
+44 m
-45 m
0h50
Easy
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria 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.
Lingmoor low level circular
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14.72 km
+361 m
-356 m
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
Cat Bells from Grange
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9.63 km
+407 m
-404 m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria 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
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12.19 km
+322 m
-325 m
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria 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.
Sizergh Castle
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6.49 km
+117 m
-117 m
2h10
Easy
Starting point in Helsington - Cumbria A wood renowned for its wild daffodils and rare butterflies, and a famous house and garden.
10.42 km
+189 m
-187 m
3h30
Easy
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
Angle Tarn and Rest Dodd
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10.34 km
+558 m
-551 m
4h35
Moderate
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria A steady climb up to Angle Tarn from Hartsop via Boredale Hause followed by a stroll along a ridge with great views over to Helvellyn then up to Rest Dodd dropping down to Hayeswater and back to the car park.
Rydal - Loughrigg Fell
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6.65 km
+358 m
-401 m
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria A few kilometres from Ambleside, a walk to the top of Loughrigg Fell overlooking the lakes of the National Park Lake District.
Circular walk from Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale
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12.30 km
+497 m
-497 m
4h55
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
Hartsop Dodd, Stony Cove Pike and Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop
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12.47 km
+642 m
-641 m
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria This Lake District hike includes two Wainwrights and a famous Lakeland Pass so is never short of interest. The first part of the walk involves a steep ascent but this is not as bad as it looks. Once the summit of Hartsop Dodd is reached the going is relatively easy and straightforward. The second Wainwright of Stony Cove Pike is soon reached followed by the descent to Kirkstone Pass and Brothers Water.
Holme Ground - Black Crag
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12.73 km
+629 m
-672 m
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A pleasant hike, to the west of Ambleside, across hills overlooking Windermere and Coniston Lakes.
Shores of Derwentwater from Keswick
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5.54 km
+15 m
-24 m
1h40
Easy
Starting point in Keswick - Cumbria 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.
Simpson's Ground and Gummer's How from Astley's Plantation
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11.10 km
+368 m
-280 m
4h15
Moderate
Starting point in Staveley-in-Cartmel - Cumbria This circular walk in the South Lakeland offers fine views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells from the summit of Gummers How. The walk also includes woodland and open countryside.
Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead
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12.77 km
+390 m
-387 m
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria 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.
Gummer’s How
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10.35 km
+333 m
-331 m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria A walk from Cartmel Fell church via a scenic tarn to a wonderful Windermere viewpoint.
Whitbarrow
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13.62 km
+337 m
-339 m
4h50
Moderate
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria Woodland and striking limestone scenery with wildlife galore and outstanding views.
Hike around Helvellyn Mountain
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15.86 km
+897 m
-891 m
7h05
Difficult
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria 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.
Lingmoor, Side Pike and Little Langdale
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14.40 km
+574 m
-572 m
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria This is an interesting walk from Elterwater or Chapel Stile.
Scafell Pike from Borrowdale
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15.06 km
+890 m
-889 m
6h50
Moderate
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria 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.
Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike from Glenridding
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8.32 km
+518 m
-518 m
3h50
Difficult
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria 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.
Harter Fell and Low Birker Tarn (Eskdale)
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10.66 km
+666 m
-668 m
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Eskdale - Cumbria 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
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7.96 km
+200 m
-239 m
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Eskdale - Cumbria 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.
The Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside
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16.53 km
+888 m
-889 m
7h15
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
St John’s Church, Helsington
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3.29 km
+95 m
-96 m
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Helsington - Cumbria A simple, isolated church with superb views over the Lyth valley to the high fells of Lakeland.
Wainwrights five most north westerly fells
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12.91 km
+641 m
-642 m
5h30
Moderate
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria 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.
Blencathra via Sharp Edge from Scales
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7.21 km
+615 m
-577 m
3h50
Moderate
Starting point in Threlkeld - Cumbria Sharp Edge is the highlight of this Lake District walk to Blencathra's highest point at Hallsfell Top. Sharp Edge is challenging mountain environment and needs treating with respect. The views from the Top are stunning covering most of the Lake District's highest fells.
Grag Fell, Crike & Lank Rig
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15.73 km
+822 m
-822 m
6h50
Moderate
Starting point in Ennerdale and Kinniside - Cumbria 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.
Deepdale circular
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14.87 km
+912 m
-910 m
6h50
Difficult
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria A good climb up to Fairfield for all round views and a stretch for the legs
St Anthony’s Church
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4.56 km
+92 m
-92 m
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria A medieval church, a fine historic house and a pretty hamlet on the River Winster.
Scout Scar
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12.69 km
+262 m
-262 m
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Helsington - Cumbria An extended walk along a glorious limestone edge with superb views and fantastic wildlife.
Helvellyn and Raise from Swirls
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11.14 km
+867 m
-868 m
5h40
Moderate
Starting point in St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn - Cumbria 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.
Catbells, Dale Head and Hindscarth - The Newlands Horseshoe
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15.93 km
+892 m
-893 m
7h05
Difficult
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria 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
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9.22 km
+213 m
-220 m
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Loweswater - Cumbria A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.
Green Gable & Gillercomb Horseshoe from Seathwaite
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7.82 km
+734 m
-726 m
4h20
Moderate
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria 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!
Grisedale Peak
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12.08 km
+691 m
-686 m
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria Dog-friendly circular walk to Grisedale Pike summit. This walk was done clockwise; however anti-clockwise is better if you prefer a smoother descent.
Around Ennerdale water
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11.24 km
+21 m
-22 m
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Ennerdale and Kinniside - Cumbria Dog-friendly circular walk around Ennerdale water. This is a lovely and not too popular lake in the west part of the Lake District.
Stanley Force and Devoke Water
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12.82 km
+203 m
-201 m
4h15
Moderate
Starting point in Eskdale - Cumbria Dog friendly circular walk following the Esk river to see Stanley Force waterfall and extended to the remote tarn of Devoke Water.
Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell
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8.97 km
+703 m
-700 m
4h35
Difficult
Starting point in Wasdale - Cumbria Dog-friendly circular walk passing by the three Wainwrights summits of Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell.
Cogra Moss tarn - Higher path
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6.68 km
+166 m
-165 m
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Lamplugh - Cumbria Dog friendly walk around Cogra Moss tarn using the higher path in the forest.
Extended Sandbed Gill trail in Dodd Wood
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5.95 km
+274 m
-273 m
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Bassenthwaite - Cumbria 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.
Muncaster Fell
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11.42 km
+326 m
-325 m
4h10
Moderate
Starting point in Muncaster - Cumbria Dog-friendly circular walk from Muncaster Castle to Muncaster Head by Muncaster Fell. Amazing view over the Irish sea and the Lake District summits.
Ravenglass to River Irt
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6.89 km
+10 m
-10 m
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Muncaster - Cumbria Dog-friendly walk from Ravenglass to the river Irt passing by Saltcoats.
Scafell Pike down by Sprinkling Tarn
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13.64 km
+946 m
-940 m
6h35
Difficult
Starting point in Wasdale - Cumbria Dog-friendly circular walk to Scafell Pike and going down by Sprinkling Tarn. Scafell Pike is the highest summit in England. View from the top is incredible.
Buttemere water and Hay Stacks summit
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13.19 km
+541 m
-535 m
5h20
Moderate
Starting point in Buttermere (Cumbria) - Cumbria Dog friendly circular walk around Buttermere water and going up Hay Stacks summit.
Blea tarn and White Moss
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10.21 km
+373 m
-374 m
4h00
Moderate
Starting point in Eskdale - Cumbria Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Dalegarth Station pasing by Blea Tarn, Mitterdale valley and White Moss little stone circle. It offers amazing view over the Eskdale valley.
Whiteside and Hopegill Head summits
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9.09 km
+687 m
-678 m
4h35
Difficult
Starting point in Buttermere (Cumbria) - Cumbria Dog-friendly circular walk passing by Whiteside and Hopegill Head summits and going down by Liza Beck.
