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Lanercost Priory and Hadrian Wall
Visorando Member
3.42 mi
+745 ft
-751 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Burtholme (Cumberland)
A nice walk to see the Lanercost Priory and walk a section of the Hadrian's Wall. The ruin of Hadrian Wall is not visible on this section.
Gelt wood
4.20 mi
+381 ft
-358 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hayton (Cumberland)
A gorgeous circular walk to discover gelt wood and the river Gelt. Dog friendly walk.
Talkin Head and Simmerson Hill from Talkin village
6.08 mi
+925 ft
-902 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Hayton (Cumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk in the North Pennines AONB. View from the top of Talkin Fell is breathtaking with its series of cairns.
South Tyne Trail - Haltwhistle to Lambley Viaduct
9.47 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Featherstone (Northumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk from Haltwhistle to Lambley Viaduct via the South Tyne Trail.
Haltwhistle
4.27 mi
+259 ft
-289 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Haltwhistle (Northumberland)
Circular walk near the river and railway. It goes close to two farms where plenty of farm animals are on view. Towards the end of the walk, you will see the remains of Bellister Castle on your right. It's a National Trust site.
Eden trail
7.24 mi
+108 ft
-89 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Burgh by Sands (Cumberland)
Circular walk following the Eden trail. The walk is passing by King Edward Monument and following the entry of the estuary before going back inland. Dog friendly.
Hadrian's Wall from Steel Rigg
6.95 mi
+574 ft
-577 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Henshaw (Northumberland)
This walk covers a section of Hadrian's Wall. Starting from Steel Rigg, Northumbria National Park, the route includes a visit to Housesteads Fort and the dramatic scenery of Hotbank Crags and Crag Lough. The route along the wall has many ups and downs but does provide you with a chance to walk in the footsteps of the Roman Legions.
Hadrian Wall and the Sycamore Gap
3.21 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Henshaw (Northumberland)
Lovely walk along the Hadrian's wall to see the famous sycamore gap and its tree. Dog-friendly walk.
Peel Crags & Winshield Crags from Vindolanda
7.97 mi
+771 ft
-764 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
This Northumbria walk explores one of the more dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall and also includes Vindolanda Roman Fort. This walk can also be undetaken using the Hadrian's Wall bus service AD122 which runs from April through to September.
Cragend and Crow Crags from Housesteads
8.56 mi
+650 ft
-633 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
This Northumberland walk includes Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way. The route crosses some rough ground which can be rather boggy after heavy rain.
Housesteads Roman Fort and
4.92 mi
+410 ft
-427 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
An easy circular walk with the option to explore the Roman fort at Housesteads. The walk takes in some of the best preserved sections of the wall with great views over the dramatic landscape.
Allen Banks and Staward Peel
5.79 mi
+512 ft
-522 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)
Great dog friendly circular walk following the river Allen and passing by the remains of Staward Peel. Gorgeous views of the surrounding valley from the path around Staward Peel.
Long Meg and Raven Beck
9.44 mi
+640 ft
-623 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kirkoswald (Westmorland and Furness)
Dog friendly circular walk from the village of Kirkoswald to the stone circle of Long Meg and her Daughters.
Carrock Fell
3.08 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,381 ft
2h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mungrisdale (Westmorland and Furness)
Great walk to Carrock Fell. The path to the summit is very steep but short. A bit of scrambling to reach the summit.
Bowscale & Mosedale
Association / Club / Walk leader3.16 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Mungrisdale (Westmorland and Furness)
A virtually level farmland and mossland stroll through two pretty Lakeland hamlets with views of Carrock Fell and beyond.
From Mayburgh Henge to Brougham Castle
2.43 mi
+16 ft
-72 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Yanwath and Eamont Bridge (Westmorland and Furness)
This flat, linear walk will allow you to discover some English Heritage with Mayburgh Henge and Brougham Castle while enjoying a riverside walk along River Eamont. Nearby you can also visit King Arthur's Round Table.
Blencathra
8.12 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,087 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mungrisdale (Westmorland and Furness)
Circular route up to the Saddleback of Blencathra. The route follows some of the easier routes on this iconic fell; the
still-considerable effort is rewarded with dramatic mountain views.
Souther Fell
5.68 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,047 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mungrisdale (Westmorland and Furness)
The broad ridge of Souther Fell gives excellent views of Blencathra and more distantly over the Vale of Eden to the North Pennines.
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.
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.
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.
Knock Fell
7.32 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,795 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Long Marton (Westmorland and Furness)
A circular walk dominated throughout by the giant golf ball that is the radar station at Great Dunn Fell. You will use some good roads, some tracks and the Pennine Way on this walk.
It is worth downloading the Knock Geotrail leaflet from the link I have listed below as it provides more information on the geology of the area than given in my description. Similarly, you could follow the link to the Discover Britain webpage and learn about the Helm Wind which is particular to the Cross Fell area.
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.
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