Embleton (Cumbria) walks

Wainwrights five most north westerly fells ( Download : PDF )

8.02mi +2103ft -2106ft 5h30 Average
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria

Varying walk covering the 5 most North Westerly Wainwright fells. Taking in the summits of Barf, Lords Seat, Broom Fell, Ling Fell and Sales fell. With views the full length of Bassenthwaite Lake and the magnificent massive of Skiddaw. Coastal views should be evident on a clear day.

Lanthwaite to Braithwaite ( Download : PDF )

7.65mi +3255ft -3451ft 6h20 Average
Starting point in Buttermere (Cumbria) - Cumbria

Linear walk with a few scrambles and beautiful vistas

Lower Western fells ( Download : PDF )

11.96mi +3458ft -3458ft 8h30 Average
Starting point in Loweswater - Cumbria

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.

Loweswater Terrace ( Download : PDF )

5.73mi +699ft -722ft 3h15 Average
Starting point in Loweswater - Cumbria

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

Catbells, Dale Head and Hindscarth - The Newlands Horseshoe ( Download : PDF )

9.9mi +2927ft -2930ft 7h05 Average
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria

A rewarding Lake District walk of the highest calibre. The Horseshoe route takes in all the peaks on either side of the Newlands Valley and offers some wonderful walking and superb views throughout.

Knott Rigg and Ard Crags from Newlands Hause ( Download : PDF )

3.28mi +991ft -994ft 2h20 Average
Starting point in Buttermere (Cumbria) - Cumbria

A short Lake District ridge walk that includes two Wainwrights. Surrounded by higher fells, the ridge between Ard Crags and Knott Rigg offers some wonderful Lakeland scenery.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Borrowdale ( Download : PDF )

8.23mi +2060ft -2008ft 5h35 Easy
Starting point in Keswick - Cumbria

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 and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 3 Wainwrights,a ferry and 1 pub.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Keswick to YHA Grasmere ( Download : PDF )

15.53mi +2966ft -2989ft 9h45 Average
Starting point in Keswick - Cumbria

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 9 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, and 1 pub.

Shores of Derwentwater from Keswick ( Download : PDF )

3.44mi +49ft -79ft 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Keswick - Cumbria

A linear Lake District walk that follows the shore of Derwentwater south from Keswick to Lodore landing stage. The return to Keswick uses the seasonal launces on Derwentwater.

Cat Bells from Grange ( Download : PDF )

5.98mi +1335ft -1325ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria

A short and fairly easy, circular walk up the ever popular Cat Bells. Starting from parking on the roadside just outside the village of Grange, this walk ascends Cat Bells from the South and descends north to join paths through the parkland and woods above and beside Derwent Water.

Grag Fell, Crike & Lank Rig ( Download : PDF )

9.77mi +2697ft -2697ft 6h50 Average
Starting point in Ennerdale and Kinniside - Cumbria

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.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Black Sail to YHA Wasdale Hall ( Download : PDF )

12.03mi +3832ft -4544ft 8h50 Average
Starting point in Ennerdale and Kinniside - Cumbria

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 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns and 1 pub.

Grange & Watendlath from Rosthwaite ( Download : PDF )

7.58mi +1056ft -1066ft 4h25 Average
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria

Combining the delights of Borrowdale with the rural charm of Watendlath, this Lake District walk offers some wonderful views and relatively easy walking. Route finding is generally easy although there is a steady ascent from Lodore up to Watendlath.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Borrowdale to YHA Black Sail ( Download : PDF )

9.06mi +4016ft -3392ft 7h40 Average
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria

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, there are 4 Wainwrights and 5 tarns.

Scafell Pike from Borrowdale ( Download : PDF )

9.36mi +2920ft -2917ft 6h50 Average
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria

The classic and well trodden ascent of Scafell Pike from Seathwaite in Borrowdale. Ascending via Grains Gill to Great End and then Esk Hause and Broad Crag. The descent is via the 'Corridor Route' to Styhead Tarn and then back to Seathwaite.

Green Gable & Gillercomb Horseshoe from Seathwaite ( Download : PDF )

4.86mi +2408ft -2382ft 4h20 Average
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria

An energetic Lake District Horseshoe walk that takes in four summits as you keep to the high ground surrounding Gillercomb. The walk could also be extended to take in Great Gable if time and energy permit!