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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.
Circular Walk from Windermere to Queen Adelaide's Hill
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.
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
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Windermere Station
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 Hawkshead to Staveley Station
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.
Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead
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
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
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
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
YHA hopping in The Lake District - Staveley Station to YHA Patterdale
17.79 mi
+4,226 ft
-4,035 ft
11h 50
Very difficult
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to Windermere Station
7.90 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,644 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Ambleside to YHA Patterdale
11.21 mi
+3,570 ft
-3,189 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (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 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, there are 7 Wainwrights, 2 lakes, 1 tarn and 1 pub.
High Street and Ill Bell
12.59 mi
+3,120 ft
-3,146 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A hard fell walk up the valley of Trout Beck to High Street, returning via the Ill Bell ridge.
The Tongue
7.06 mi
+955 ft
-955 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A figure-of-eight route which, with only moderate climbing, gives superb views to Windermere.
Wansfell Pike and Ambleside
7.19 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,759 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Fantastic views over Windermere, a sylvan waterfall, and a gentler woodland return via the village
St Anthony’s Church
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.
Whitbarrow
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.
Around Tarn Hows
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.
Tarn Hows and Iron Keld Plantation
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.
Loughrigg Fell from Ambleside by Lily Tarn
5.24 mi
+2,267 ft
-2,257 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A medium level walk with gorgeous views on Ambleside and distant summits. Dog friendly walk.
The Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside
10.27 mi
+2,897 ft
-2,897 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Gummer’s How
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.
Simpson's Ground and Gummer's How from Astley's Plantation
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.
Rydal Cave
1.65 mi
+282 ft
-259 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
Short walk to see the famous Rydal cave. Dog friendly walk.
Rydal - Loughrigg Fell
4.13 mi
+928 ft
-938 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A few kilometres from Ambleside, a walk to the top of Loughrigg Fell overlooking the lakes of the National Park Lake District.
Sizergh Castle
4.03 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Helsington (Westmorland and Furness)
A wood renowned for its wild daffodils and rare butterflies, and a famous house and garden.
Scout Scar
7.89 mi
+899 ft
-899 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Helsington (Westmorland and Furness)
An extended walk along a glorious limestone edge with superb views and fantastic wildlife.
St John’s Church, Helsington
2.04 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Helsington (Westmorland and Furness)
A simple, isolated church with superb views over the Lyth valley to the high fells of Lakeland.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Hawkshead
9.39 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (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, 1 tarn and 1 pub.
YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Black Sail
13.26 mi
+4,905 ft
-4,557 ft
10h 20
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (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 and 3 tarns.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Coniston Holly How
12.19 mi
+2,726 ft
-3,054 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a varied walk with a couple of fells to climb but nothing really difficult. Take care of yourself and look out for wildlife along the way. Just enjoy the journey and make the most of the moment. Along the way are 2 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, 2 pubs and a lake.
Elterwater Lakes
5.29 mi
+518 ft
-525 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
In contrast to the great lakes of the Lake District, here are three small lakes that lay south of Elterwater village.
Fairfield Horseshoe & Loughrigg from High Close
13.95 mi
+3,776 ft
-3,783 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
This variation of the Fairfield Horseshoe starts from High Close on the western edge of Loughrigg Fell. The route follows a clockwise direction offering a different perspective to the normal horseshoe route.
Lingmoor and Great Langdale
8.18 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,667 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a circular walk from Elterwater which crosses Lingmoor before descending to Blea Tarn and then returning via Great Langdale. There are great opportunities for photography; from the snake like wall running across Lingmoor, the Langdale Pikes and reflections in the lake at Blea Tarn, plus the rural scenery in Great Langdale on the return leg.
Lingmoor, Side Pike and Little Langdale
8.95 mi
+1,919 ft
-1,909 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
This is an interesting walk from Elterwater or Chapel Stile.
Little Langdale and Black Fell Circular
7.34 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A varied walk taking in woodland, a quarry, farmland, the open fell side and finishing beside a river with a waterfall and then the lake side at Elterwater.
Loughrigg Tarn and Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater
4.22 mi
+958 ft
-948 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
This is a short walk with a lot of interest. Despite it not tackling any of the major Lakeland summits the views over Loughrigg Tarn are excellent and the panorama from Loughrigg Fell is one of the best. The descent through the arboretum of High Close and Low Wood maintains the interest. This is a great walk for a half day, perhaps when it has rained and then has started to brighten up.
Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn
4.56 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
A lovely walk to see Elter Water and Loughrigg Tarn. This can be a popular walk during the summer months especially until the waypoint (5).
Good navigation is needed between waypoints (5) and (8) as the path is not visible especially in summer with all the vegetation.
This is a dog friendly route.
Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere
5.38 mi
+640 ft
-636 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
From Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale
7.64 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,706 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
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