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Black Combe from Whicham
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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.
Hodbarrow Reserve from Havering
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.
Sandscale Haws - Beach and Dune
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.
Muncaster Fell
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.
Ravenglass to Muncaster Castle
3.97 mi
+328 ft
-325 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
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.
Ravenglass to Newtown knott
4.25 mi
+220 ft
-207 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
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.
Ravenglass to Muncaster Tarn
7.75 mi
+636 ft
-620 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
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.
Ravenglass to River Irt
4.28 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly walk from Ravenglass to the river Irt passing by Saltcoats.
From Muncaster Mill
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.
Hall Dunnerdale to Dow Crag and the Old Man back via Seathwaite Tarn
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
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.
Silver Knott & Muncaster Fell from Irton Road
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.
Along the river Esk from Dalegarth
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
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
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Eskdale to YHA Coniston Holly How
Association / Club / Walk leader10.16 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.
Slight Side from Whahouse Bridge
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.
Seascale beach to Calder and Lingbank Plantation
6.76 mi
+272 ft
-269 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Seascale (Cumberland)
A nice circular walk to discover the Cumbrian countryside. Dog friendly.
Hardknott fort and Tongue Pot
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.
Harter Fell and Low Birker Tarn (Eskdale)
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
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.
Nether Wasdale to wastwater shore
4.34 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
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.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Wasdale Hall to Dungeon Ghyll
14.21 mi
+5,571 ft
-5,499 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Wasdale Hall to YHA Eskdale
13.42 mi
+6,053 ft
-6,060 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
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.
Little Stand, The Crinkles and Bowfell : From Cockley Beck
8.60 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,759 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ulpha (Cumberland)
A lovely walk taking in the excellent and interesting Crinkle Crags and with great views down Great Langdale, over to the Scafell group and south down the Duddon Valley. The start up Little Stand and the descent from Ore Gap are without the heavily trodden paths now common in the Lake District.
There are a few small parking spaces near Cockley Beck heading west towards Hardknott Pass. Please park sensibly so other walkers and climbers and get in too.
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