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Sandscale Haws - Beach and Dune
Visorando Member 
3.48 mi
+456 ft
-302 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Askam and Ireleth (Westmorland and Furness)
A short circular walk passing by the beach and dunes of Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve. Amazing view of the Lake District mountain summits and Duddon Sands.
This walk needs to be done at low tide and good navigation skills are needed in the dunes. It is dog friendly, however dogs need to be on the lead.
Hodbarrow Reserve from Havering
Visorando Member 
3.42 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Millom (Cumberland)
A circular walk starting from Haverigg village to take the sea defence wall around the seaward side of Hodbarrow Nature Reserve before turning inland around the rest of the nature reserve. Excellent views over the estuary and Hodbarrow Lake on the route. The site was once the most productive iron ore mine in the world before it flooded.
Black Combe from Whicham
Visorando Member 
8.52 mi
+2,388 ft
-2,372 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Whicham (Cumberland)
Black Combe situated in the south-west corner of the Lake District National Park dives into the Irish Sea.
This walk is dog friendly. Great view on the Irish Sea.
Simpson's Ground and Gummer's How from Astley's Plantation
Visorando Member 6.90 mi
+1,207 ft
-906 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Staveley-in-Cartmel (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Hest Bank to Carnforth back by Lancaster canal
Visorando Member 
8.69 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Slyne-with-Hest (Lancashire)
Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Hest Bank following the coast to Carnforth village and back by the Lancaster Canal. Lovely walk with views on the Irish sea and Lancaster Canal.
Gummer’s How
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Fairy steps from Sandside village
Visorando Member 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.
Whitbarrow
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
St Anthony’s Church
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Hall Dunnerdale to Dow Crag and the Old Man back via Seathwaite Tarn
Visorando Member 14.30 mi
+3,163 ft
-3,133 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite (Westmorland and Furness)
A long and interesting walk from Hall Dunnerdale which could also be started from other places nearby. You will take in some lovely rolling countryside followed by a gradual ascent up a picturesque valley before making the climb up to Brown Pike. From here you are on the high Lakeland fells and take in numerous tops including the Old Man of Coniston. You descend carefully to Seathwaite Tarn and then back to Seathwaite where the Newfield Inn will welcome you with great beer and food.
Seathwaite tarn
Visorando Member 
5.66 mi
+948 ft
-948 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite (Westmorland and Furness)
Lovely circular walk to Seathwaite tarn from the village of Seathwaite.
Bankhouses from Glasson via the Lancashire Coastal Way
Visorando Member 7.15 mi
+121 ft
-112 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Thurnham (Lancashire)
A Lancashire Walk that explores the Lune Estuary and coast to the west of Lancaster. This Lancashire walk starts from Glasson Dock which at one time had high hopes as being a port serving Lancaster. The route follows a section of the Lancashire Coastal Way with the opportunity to visit the ruins of Cockersand Abbey before continuing along the coast. The final section uses rural inland footpaths to return to the start.
Old Man of Coniston by Goat's water
Visorando Member 6.97 mi
+2,428 ft
-2,411 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
Circular walk starting from Coniston village and going to the Old Man of Coniston passing by Goat's water. Incredible view at the top of the Old Man of Coniston summit.
The Saddle of Coniston
Visorando Member 
2.64 mi
+712 ft
-705 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A lovely 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.
Coppermines
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.33 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 05
Difficult
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A taste of the high fells, with photogenic waterfalls and fascinating industrial relics.
Waterhead
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.48 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A stroll through the village and down to the lake.
Torver and Coniston Water
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.67 mi
+335 ft
-318 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A long but mostly level walk, with an extended unbroken section along the lakeshore.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Staveley Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 16.43 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,896 ft
9h 15
Easy
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 2 Wainwrights, 1 ferry and 2 lakes.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Windermere Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.33 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,020 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Coniston Holly How to YHA Grasmere
Association / Club / Walk leader 17.72 mi
+5,121 ft
-5,066 ft
12h 35
Difficult
Departure from Coniston (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 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 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns, and 1 pub.
YHA Coniston to Windermere Station
Association / Club / Walk leader 17.28 mi
+2,293 ft
-2,106 ft
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Coniston (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 1 Wainwright, 5 tarns, 1 pub and a ferry.
Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead
Visorando Member 
7.94 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Tarn How's, Hawkshead
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.60 mi
+636 ft
-630 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A gradual climb to a renowned beauty spot - with stunning views of the surrounding area.
Latterbarrow
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.09 mi
+669 ft
-663 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A rewarding hike to Hawkshead’s local fell, with fine views belying its moderate height.
Hawkshead Courthouse
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.46 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
A gentle beckside stroll to a medieval building with pretty views in and around the village
Tarn Hows and Iron Keld Plantation
Visorando Member 
3.15 mi
+207 ft
-246 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A easy circular walk around Tarn Hows and extended to Iron Keld Plantation. The path around Tarn Hows is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. It can also be very busy during summer months. The walk is dog friendly.
Holme Ground - Black Crag
Visorando Member 7.91 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
A pleasant hike, to the west of Ambleside, across hills overlooking Windermere and Coniston Lakes.
Hazeldene to Miller Ground
Visorando Member 
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.
Around Tarn Hows
Visorando Member 
1.63 mi
+112 ft
-118 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Hawkshead (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs
Visorando Member 
8.09 mi
+2,694 ft
-2,694 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Coniston (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Circular Walk from Windermere to Queen Adelaide's Hill
Visorando Member 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.
Harter Fell and Low Birker Tarn (Eskdale)
Visorando Member 6.62 mi
+2,260 ft
-2,267 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
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.
The Scafells from Eskdale
Visorando Member 11.77 mi
+3,927 ft
-4,039 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
This challenging Lake District walk includes Scafell and Scafell Pike in a single circuit using the long approach from the Esk Valley. There are some sections of the route that require care and experience in map reading is essential.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Windermere Station to YHA Ambleside
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot
Visorando Member 
4.78 mi
+725 ft
-725 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Walk to Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot. Dog friendly walk. Perfect walk to go wild swimming.
Slight Side from Whahouse Bridge
Visorando Member 2.95 mi
+2,156 ft
-0 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
A Lake District walk to a summit often only visited in passing. The route starts in Eskdale and takes a direct approach to the top.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Eskdale to YHA Coniston Holly How
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.16 mi
+3,947 ft
-3,983 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
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 3 Wainwrights, 4 tarns and 1 pub.
Along the river Esk from Dalegarth
Visorando Member 5.09 mi
+804 ft
-807 ft
3h 00
Difficult
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
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.
Stanley Force and Devoke Water
Visorando Member 
7.96 mi
+686 ft
-686 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk following the Esk river to see Stanley Force waterfall and extended to the remote tarn of Devoke Water.
Blea tarn and White Moss
Visorando Member 
6.34 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
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.
Muncaster Fell
Visorando Member 
7.10 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,070 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk from Muncaster Castle to Muncaster Head by Muncaster Fell. Amazing view over the Irish sea and the Lake District summits.
Silver Knott & Muncaster Fell from Irton Road
Visorando Member 4.95 mi
+705 ft
-820 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Eskdale (Cumberland)
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.
From Muncaster Mill
Visorando Member 
4.90 mi
+367 ft
-351 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
A flat circular walk along the Ravenglass to Eskdale train line starting from Muncaster Mill. Dog friendly walk.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Staveley Station to YHA Patterdale
Association / Club / Walk leader 17.79 mi
+4,226 ft
-4,035 ft
11h 50
Moderate
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.
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