Ponsonby walks

A nice circular walk to discover the Cumbrian countryside. Dog friendly.

A little walk in Lowther Park forest that is perfect for families with young children. This walk can be easily extended by exploring the other paths of this forest. Dog friendly walk that is not too popular.

Low level circular walk from Nether Wasdale to wast water shore. Gorgeous views of the surrounding valley, summits and wast water lake. Possible to stop for a swim in the lake. This is a dog friendly walk.

A lovely moderate walk passing by the bottom of Udale plantation, nannycatch gate and the side of Flat Fell summit. The descend from Udale Plantation to nannycatch path is steep and can be difficult for some walkers.

Circular walk to Dent summit by Nannycath and starting from Longlands Lake. Dog friendly

Dog-friendly circular walk passing by the three Wainwrights summits of Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell.

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 5 Wainwrights, 4 tarns and 1 pub.

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 5 Wainwrights, 4 tarns and 1 pub.

A flat circular walk along the Ravenglass to Eskdale train line starting from Muncaster Mill. Dog friendly walk.

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.

Dog- friendly circular walk around Ennerdale water. This is a lovely and not too popular lake in the west part of the Lake District.

Dog-friendly walk from Ravenglass to the river Irt passing by Saltcoats.

Dog friendly circular walk starting from Ravenglass and passing by Muncaster Castle estate and Muncaster Tarn.Be careful walk to be done at low tide.

Lovely circular walk from Ravenglass following the Esk river and passing by Newtown knott and the Roman Bath. Beautiful view on the Irish sea. Dog Friendly. ⚠️Be careful walk to be done at low tide.

Dog-friendly circular walk from St Bees to Coulderton along the England Coast Path. Great view on the Isle of Man and also the west summits of the Lake District.

An easy circular walk from Ravenglass to Muncaster Castle. Dog friendly. Perfect to do end of April/beginning of May to see the bluebells and rhododendrons blooming at Muncaster Castle.

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.

Dog-friendly circular walk from Muncaster Castle to Muncaster Head by Muncaster Fell. Amazing view over the Irish sea and the Lake District summits.

Amazing walk starting from Ennerdale lake and passing by Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne summits.

This Lake District walk is strenuous including seven summits in what can be a tiring day. Good navigational skills are essential when visibility is poor. The rewards for the hard work are numerous and you will enjoy many wonderful lakeland panaoramas completing the walk.

Lovely dog friendly walk to discover St Bees beach, the England Coast path and St bees village.

St bees beach is one of the most beautiful beach in West Cumbria. The beach is dog-friendly all year round. Great view on Black Combe mountain. ⚠️This walk can only be done at low tide.

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 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns, 1 lake and a pub.

Dog friendly circular walk following the Esk river to see Stanley Force waterfall and extended to the remote tarn of Devoke Water.

Lovely walk starting from Dalegarth, following the river Esk until Doctor Bridge, and returning by Low Birker Tarn and the other side of the river Esk. This is a dog-friendly walk. If you take the detour, there is no path to access Low Birken tarn. We can only see the small tarn from above. The view from the path going to the tarn is lovely. Good navigation skills are needed to walk around Tarn Crag as the path is not visible.

Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Sandwith village and passing by Fleswick Bay, St Bees Lighthouse and Birkham's Quarry.

Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Sandwith village and passing by Birkham's Quarry and St Bees Lighthouse.

A little walk through walkmill woods between Whitehaven and Moresby Park. Perfect for children and dog friendly. 

A lovely circular walk to discover walkmill wood and a little part of Moresby park village.  

Dog friendly walk around Cogra Moss tarn using the higher path in the forest.

Linear walk from Whitehaven to St Bees following the England Coast Path. Great views of the South of Scotland and the Isle of Man.

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.

Dog friendly circular walk around Buttermere water and going up Hay Stacks summit.

Challenging circular walk to High Snockrigg. Dog friendly. Good navigation skills is needed around High Snockrigg as the path is not visible.

Easy circular walk around Buttermere Water. This walk offers beautiful views on the surrounding summits.

This walk is accessible to all and offers magnificent views of Loweswater and Crummock Water. Holme Wood is very pleasant and offers direct access to the lake for swimming. It is ideal for walking with your dog. The path along the lake is also accessible to pushchairs.

A great circular walk to discover the west fells of Loweswater. Gorgeous views along the path. Dog friendly.

A walk taking in four Wainwright summits, with views of 4 lakes and the skyline of the High Western fells. The walk can be taken either clockwise or anticlockwise.

Lovely circular walk around Rannerdale Knott to admire the view from the top and late April / beginning of May the bluebells.

A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.

Circular dog friendly walk to Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits starting from Loweswater village. These summits are less popular than Mellbreak summit. Be careful crossing of the river can be tricky if it has rained the previous days.

Nice circular walk passing by two Wainwright's summits Fellbarrow and Low Fell. Dog friendly.

Easy circular walk around Loweswater Lake. Dog friendly.

Challenging circular walk passing by two Wainwright summits (Grasmoor and Whiteless Pike). ⚠️The path along Liza beck is damaged at certain parts and can be very close to the edge. The ascent to Grasmoor is short but very steep. The descent from Whiteless pike is also steep. This is a dog friendly walk.

Dog-friendly circular walk passing by Whiteside and Hopegill Head summits and going down by Liza Beck.

Linear walk with a few scrambles and beautiful vistas

This walk goes around Mellbreak summit passing by Mosedale and the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog friendly walk.

Easy walk along the shore of Crummock water starting from Lanthwaite wood. Dog friendly.

Circular walk to Mellbreak summit with some scrambling. Amazing views from the top and along the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog-friendly walk.