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The Saddle of Coniston
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2.64mi 
+682ft 
-673ft 
1h50
Moderate 
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A lovely, gentle 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 or to do with children.
Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere
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5.38mi
+633ft
-630ft
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
Elterwater Lakes
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5.29mi
+604ft
-600ft
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria In contrast to the great lakes of the Lake District, here are three small lakes that lay south of Elterwater village.
Lingmoor low level circular
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9.14mi
+1184ft
-1168ft
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria A good circular walk around Lingmoor fell with plenty of interest which is a great choice if the higher fells are shrouded in cloud.
The walk takes in the Langdale and Little Langdale Valleys, explores a disused slate quarry and passes a working slate quarry. The walking and route finding are easy, the views are good and there are places on the way to buy refreshments. As a circular walk it can be started from a variety of places along the route.
Cat Bells from Grange
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5.98mi
+1335ft
-1325ft
3h55
Moderate
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.
Grange & Watendlath from Rosthwaite
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7.58mi
+1056ft
-1066ft
4h25
Moderate
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.
A circular walk around Tarn Hows
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1.63mi
+144ft
-148ft
0h50
Easy
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria 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.
6.47mi
+620ft
-614ft
3h30
Easy
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria This is a low level lakeland walk suitable for a short day. It takes in Elter Water, Skelwith Force and Colwith Force waterfalls before heading through farmland to the impressive Cathedral Quarry. The return leg passes a good pub which serves food and then through the working slate quarry above Chapel Stile.
Angle Tarn and Rest Dodd
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6.43mi
+1831ft
-1808ft
4h35
Moderate
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria A steady climb up to Angle Tarn from Hartsop via Boredale Hause followed by a stroll along a ridge with great views over to Helvellyn then up to Rest Dodd dropping down to Hayeswater and back to the car park.
Rydal - Loughrigg Fell
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4.13mi
+1175ft
-1316ft
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria A few kilometres from Ambleside, a walk to the top of Loughrigg Fell overlooking the lakes of the National Park Lake District.
7.75mi
+2106ft
-2103ft
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria This Lake District hike includes two Wainwrights and a famous Lakeland Pass so is never short of interest. The first part of the walk involves a steep ascent but this is not as bad as it looks. Once the summit of Hartsop Dodd is reached the going is relatively easy and straightforward. The second Wainwright of Stony Cove Pike is soon reached followed by the descent to Kirkstone Pass and Brothers Water.
Holme Ground - Black Crag
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7.91mi
+2064ft
-2205ft
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A pleasant hike, to the west of Ambleside, across hills overlooking Windermere and Coniston Lakes.
Shores of Derwentwater from Keswick
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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.
Simpson's Ground and Gummer's How from Astley's Plantation
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6.9mi
+1207ft
-919ft
4h15
Moderate
Starting point in Staveley-in-Cartmel - Cumbria 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.
Latterbarrow and Wray Castle from Hawkshead
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7.94mi
+1280ft
-1270ft
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria 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.
Whitbarrow
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8.46mi
+1106ft
-1112ft
4h50
Moderate
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria Woodland and striking limestone scenery with wildlife galore and outstanding views.
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs, a circular walk
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8.09mi
+2661ft
-2664ft
6h00
Moderate
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria 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.
Scafell Pike from Borrowdale
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9.36mi
+2920ft
-2917ft
6h50
Moderate
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.
Harter Fell and Low Birker Tarn (Eskdale)
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6.62mi
+2185ft
-2192ft
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Eskdale - Cumbria 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.
Silver Knott & Muncaster Fell from Irton Road
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4.95mi
+656ft
-784ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Eskdale - Cumbria 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.
St Patrick’s Church, Helsington
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2.04mi
+312ft
-315ft
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Helsington - Cumbria A simple, isolated church with superb views over the Lyth valley to the high fells of Lakeland.
Wainwrights five most north westerly fells
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8.02mi
+2103ft
-2106ft
5h30
Moderate
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.
Blencathra via Sharp Edge from Scales
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4.48mi
+2018ft
-1893ft
3h50
Moderate
Starting point in Threlkeld - Cumbria Sharp Edge is the highlight of this Lake District walk to Blencathra's highest point at Hallsfell Top. Sharp Edge is challenging mountain environment and needs treating with respect. The views from the Top are stunning covering most of the Lake District's highest fells.
Grag Fell, Crike & Lank Rig
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9.77mi
+2697ft
-2697ft
6h50
Moderate
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.
St Anthony’s Church
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2.83mi
+302ft
-302ft
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria A medieval church, a fine historic house and a pretty hamlet on the River Winster.
Circular walk from Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale
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7.64mi
+1631ft
-1631ft
4h55
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike from Glenridding
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4.65mi
+1713ft
-1706ft
3h40
Difficult
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria This Lakeland walk includes two Wainwrights and although the distance walked is relatively short there is a steady steep climb up to the col between Glenridding Dodd and Sheffield Pike. The views are excellent throughout and route finding is generally good with clear paths for most of the route. Choose a fine day to enjoy the views across Ullswater and to the Helvellyn ridge.
Helvellyn and Raise from Swirls
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6.92mi
+2844ft
-2848ft
5h40
Moderate
Starting point in St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn - Cumbria This Lake District walk starts from Swirls and ascends Helvellyn via Browncove Crags. The route continues north over Whiteside and Raise to reach Sticks Pass from where a descent back into the valley is made. This is a great route to the top of England's third highest mountain with equally stunning views.
Loweswater Terrace
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5.73mi
+699ft
-722ft
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Loweswater - Cumbria A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.
Green Gable & Gillercomb Horseshoe from Seathwaite
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4.86mi
+2408ft
-2382ft
4h20
Moderate
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!
Rannerdale Knotts walk from Buttermere Village
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3.26mi
+715ft
-741ft
2h05
Moderate
Starting point in Buttermere (Cumbria) - Cumbria This is a walk from the centre of Buttermere village going up through Ghyll Woods up to Grassgarth Coppice. From here head up to Rannerdale Knotts. We came back down the northwestern side and followed the route back to the village.
8.12mi
+2395ft
-2470ft
5h50
Difficult
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns,1 lake and 1 pub. This is a tough route but take time to enjoy the scenery around you and be careful on the high ground. Look around and take in the beauty that is The Lake District.
10.33mi
+1109ft
-932ft
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria 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.
15.76mi
+2959ft
-2982ft
9h50
Moderate
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria Here's a collection of routes starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 2 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, 2 pubs and a lake. This is a comfortable route, so take time to enjoy the scenery around you and spend a bit of time exploring Hawkshead. Once you get to Tarn Howes the route is fairly easy and the stroll into Hawkshead is a pleasure.
Whinlatter Seat How Circular
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3.61mi
+679ft
-686ft
2h15
Moderate
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria A circular walk starting from Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre ascending via forest trails to Seat Howe which offers good views over Keswick and Derwent Water before descending via well defined forest trails back to start.
12.51mi
+4101ft
-3451ft
9h20
Difficult
Starting point in Keswick - Cumbria Here's a collection of routes starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 6 Wainwrights, 1 lake, 3 tarns and a ferry. This is a brilliant walk with some ups and downs but mainly it's two ridge walks with great views over Derwent, into the Newlands valley then over Buttermere and finally overlooking Ennerdale.
Binsey Wainwright walk from Binsey Lodge, Lake District UK
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1.52mi
+561ft
-561ft
1h10
Moderate
Starting point in Ireby and Uldale - Cumbria A quick sunset walk up to Binsey Wainwright in the Lake District. With lovely views looking towards the Skiddaw range and Bassenthwaite.
10.36mi
+2927ft
-3140ft
7h20
Difficult
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 3 Wainwrights, 1 tarn and 1 pub
Ard Crags and Knott Rigg Circular
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5.19mi
+1453ft
-1450ft
3h40
Moderate
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria On this circular walk you will be rewarded with a lovely ascent up the small but beautiful Ard Crags, followed by an undulating ridge to Knott Rigg. The descent from Knott Rigg keeps to the top of a second ridge with good views ahead. The last section takes in farmland paths and tracks before joining the road.
15.7mi
+5443ft
-5249ft
11h55
Difficult
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. 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 10 Wainwrights, 1 lake, 3 tarns and a ferry.
4.51mi
+709ft
-722ft
2h40
Moderate
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria An interesting low level walk with the opportunity to explore old mine workings as an option. The walk takes in farmland paths and tracks and ventures above the fell wall to the dam and reservoir built by the miners. Even if you choose not to venture into the mine tunnels finding the entrances is mini adventure. Newlands Church is lovely and adds further interest to the walk.
12.19mi
+2631ft
-2966ft
7h55
Difficult
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
10.06mi
+2733ft
-2510ft
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns,1 lake and 2 pubs.
14.21mi
+5384ft
-5308ft
11h15
Difficult
Starting point in Wasdale - Cumbria 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.
12.43mi
+3957ft
-4186ft
9h10
Difficult
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. 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 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns, 1 lake and a pub.
Hawkshead Courthouse
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1.41mi
+82ft
-82ft
0h45
Easy
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria Easy walk around Hawkshead area, between fields and along the river.
Gummer’s How
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6.43mi
+1093ft
-1086ft
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria A walk from Cartmel Fell church via a scenic tarn to a wonderful Windermere viewpoint.
Scout Scar
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7.89mi
+860ft
-860ft
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Helsington - Cumbria An extended walk along a glorious limestone edge with superb views and fantastic wildlife.
Sizergh Castle
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4.03mi
+384ft
-384ft
2h10
Easy
Starting point in Helsington - Cumbria A wood renowned for its wild daffodils and rare butterflies, and a famous house and garden.
Birks, St. Sunday's, and return via Grisedale
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8.95mi
+2303ft
-2303ft
6h05
Moderate
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria This is a companion route to Birks, St. Sunday, Cofa Pike, Fairfield, Hart Crag & return via Dovedale as it offers a safe way off the mountain should you need a plan B or if you want a walk with less ascent. It is still a great walk in its own right and the descent of Grisedale is a nice contrast to the ascent of St Sunday Crag.
