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The Saddle of Coniston
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4.26km 
+208m 
-205m 
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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8.65km
+193m
-192m
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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8.51km
+184m
-183m
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.
A circular walk around Tarn Hows
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2.62km
+44m
-45m
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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14.72km
+361m
-356m
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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9.63km
+407m
-404m
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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12.19km
+322m
-325m
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.
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs, a circular walk
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13.03km
+811m
-812m
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.
10.42km
+189m
-187m
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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10.34km
+558m
-551m
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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6.65km
+358m
-401m
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.
12.47km
+642m
-641m
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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12.73km
+629m
-672m
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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5.54km
+15m
-24m
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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11.1km
+368m
-280m
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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12.77km
+390m
-387m
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.
Whitbarrow
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13.62km
+337m
-339m
4h50
Moderate
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria Woodland and striking limestone scenery with wildlife galore and outstanding views.
Sizergh Castle
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6.49km
+117m
-117m
2h10
Easy
Starting point in Helsington - Cumbria A wood renowned for its wild daffodils and rare butterflies, and a famous house and garden.
Hike around Helvellyn Mountain
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15.86km
+897m
-891m
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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14.4km
+574m
-572m
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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15.06km
+890m
-889m
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.
Harter Fell and Low Birker Tarn (Eskdale)
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10.66km
+666m
-668m
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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7.96km
+200m
-239m
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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16.53km
+888m
-889m
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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3.29km
+95m
-96m
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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12.91km
+641m
-642m
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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7.21km
+615m
-577m
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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15.73km
+822m
-822m
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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14.87km
+912m
-910m
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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4.56km
+92m
-92m
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria A medieval church, a fine historic house and a pretty hamlet on the River Winster.
Circular walk from Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale
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12.3km
+497m
-497m
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.
Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike from Glenridding
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7.48km
+522m
-520m
3h40
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.
Helvellyn and Raise from Swirls
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11.14km
+867m
-868m
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.
Loweswater Terrace
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9.22km
+213m
-220m
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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7.82km
+734m
-726m
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!
Torver and Coniston Water
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13.96km
+100m
-96m
4h15
Moderate
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A long but mostly level walk, with an extended unbroken section along the lakeshore.
Coppermines
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6.97km
+380m
-380m
3h05
Difficult
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A taste of the high fells, with photogenic waterfalls and fascinating industrial relics.
Waterhead
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2.38km
+14m
-14m
0h45
Easy
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A stroll through the village and down to the lake.
12.71km
+577m
-488m
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are one Wainwright, one waterfall and one pub. This is a fairly simple route and a good way to say goodbye to The Lakes. The Stockghyll Falls are impresive and a certain Victorian atmosphere surrounds the place.
13.06km
+301m
-343m
4h35
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way, there are one Wainwright, two lakes and one pub. Explore Rydal Cave.
13.75km
+615m
-633m
5h40
Difficult
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria This is a walk from the Borrowdale Valley over to Easdale Valley but it's also a ridge walk with great views over Far Easedale Gill and the surrounding landscape. Helm Crag is also known as The Lion and The Lamb due to it's profile when seen from the A591. Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way, there are three Wainwrights, one lake and one pub.
Rannerdale Knotts walk from Buttermere Village
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5.25km
+218m
-226m
2h05
Moderate
Starting point in Buttermere (Cumbria) - Cumbria This is a walk from the centre of Buttermere village going up through Ghyll Woods up to Grassgarth Coppice. From here head up to Rannerdale Knotts. We came back down the northwestern side and followed the route back to the village.
Kendal to Ambleside via Longsleddale and Garburn Pass
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28.55km
+683m
-680m
10h05
Difficult
Starting point in Kendal - Cumbria 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.
13.06km
+730m
-753m
5h50
Difficult
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns,1 lake and 1 pub. This is a tough route but take time to enjoy the scenery around you and be careful on the high ground. Look around and take in the beauty that is The Lake District.
16.63km
+338m
-284m
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria On this gentle route, you will be able to enjoy the scenery and explore Hawkshead and Hill Top. The ferry trip across Windermere is a short cut but also a quirky addition to the walk. Look around and take in the beauty that is The Lake District. Here's a route starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are a lake, 3 tarns, 1 pub and a ferry.
25.37km
+902m
-909m
9h50
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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 and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are __2 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, 2 pubs and a lake.
Whinlatter Seat How Circular
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5.82km
+207m
-209m
2h15
Moderate
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria 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.
20.14km
+1250m
-1052m
9h20
Difficult
Starting point in Keswick - Cumbria 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 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 and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. There are 6 Wainwrights, 1 lake, 3 tarns and a ferry.
Binsey Wainwright walk from Binsey Lodge, Lake District UK
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2.45km
+171m
-171m
1h10
Moderate
Starting point in Ireby and Uldale - Cumbria A quick sunset walk up to Binsey Wainwright in the Lake District. With lovely views looking towards the Skiddaw range and Bassenthwaite.
16.68km
+892m
-957m
7h20
Difficult
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria 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
