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The Saddle of Coniston
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2.64mi 
+682ft 
-673ft 
1h50
Average 
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
Average
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
Average
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.
Grange & Watendlath from Rosthwaite
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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.
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
Average
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.
Cat Bells from Grange
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5.98mi
+1335ft
-1325ft
3h55
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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.
Rydal - Loughrigg Fell
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4.13mi
+1175ft
-1316ft
2h55
Average
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
Average
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
Average
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - Cumbria A pleasant hike, to the west of Ambleside, across hills overlooking Windermere and Coniston Lakes.
Simpson's Ground and Gummer's How from Astley's Plantation
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6.9mi
+1207ft
-919ft
4h15
Average
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.
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs, a circular walk
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8.09mi
+2661ft
-2664ft
6h00
Average
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
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.
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.
Wainwrights five most north westerly fells
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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.
Blencathra via Sharp Edge from Scales
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4.48mi
+2018ft
-1893ft
3h50
Average
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
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.
Circular walk from Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale
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7.64mi
+1631ft
-1631ft
4h55
Average
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
Average
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
Average
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
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!
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.
Gummer’s How
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6.43mi
+1093ft
-1086ft
3h55
Average
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria A walk from Cartmel Fell church via a scenic tarn to a wonderful Windermere viewpoint.
Whitbarrow
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8.46mi
+1106ft
-1112ft
4h50
Average
Starting point in Cartmel Fell - Cumbria Woodland and striking limestone scenery with wildlife galore and outstanding views.
Scout Scar
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7.89mi
+860ft
-860ft
4h25
Average
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.
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.
11.28mi
+2661ft
-2661ft
7h30
Average
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria A circular walk from Patterdale which ascends gradually to take in the great views from Angletarn Pikes and The Knott before passing over the Straits of Riggingdale to High Street and The Beacon at Thornwaite Crag. It then descends Threshwaite Cove to Hartsop and a return to Patterdale.
Crinkle Crags
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7.08mi
+2428ft
-2434ft
5h20
Difficult
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria Crinkle Crags summits lie facing the summits of Langdale Fell separated by Mickleden Beck River valley.
Langdale Pikes
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6.57mi
+2526ft
-2526ft
5h15
Difficult
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria A hike to four summits discovering a wide range of this part of the Nation Park Lake District. The Park Lake District trails aren't waymarked. There are very few signs but the pathway is straightforward as there aren't many crossings. It is, however, preferable not to leave the trail, especially in foggy weather.
Hike around Helvellyn Mountain
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9.85mi
+2943ft
-2923ft
7h05
Difficult
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria An inevitable hike, to the most popular peak of the Lake District, Helwellyn. A hike made all the more pleasant by passing along two lakes: Red Tarn Lake and Grisedale Ran Lake.
Great Gable and Green Gable
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5.38mi
+2572ft
-2572ft
4h45
Difficult
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria To the west of the Cumbrian Mountains, both Great and Green Gable summits offer a pleasant hike.
Loughrigg Tarn and Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater
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4.22mi
+945ft
-938ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria 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.
Lingmoor, Side Pike and Little Langdale
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8.95mi
+1883ft
-1877ft
5h45
Average
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria This is an interesting walk from Elterwater or Chapel Stile.
Lower Western fells
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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.
Hazeldene to Miller Ground
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2.76mi
+112ft
-125ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Windermere - Cumbria From Bank Road to Miller Ground with beach and pontoons overlooking Lake Windermere and waterfalls at Wynlass Beck and Mill Beck 20 yards up Sherriffs walk.
Langdale Valley Bottom circular
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6.99mi
+525ft
-525ft
3h40
Average
Starting point in Lakes - Cumbria A short, and mainly flat, walk which circumnavigates the bottom of the Langdale valley. Good for half a day or when the tops are clagged in. It passes both of the Dungeon Ghyll hotels where refreshments are available.
8.42mi
+1634ft
-1903ft
5h20
Easy
Starting point in Windermere - 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 1 Wainwright and 2 interesting pubs.
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.
11.21mi
+3435ft
-3051ft
8h10
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. 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 7 Wainwrights,1 tarn and 1 pub.
17.72mi
+4810ft
-4764ft
12h20
Difficult
Starting point in Coniston (Cumbria) - 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 are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns, and 1 pub.
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.
9.39mi
+1010ft
-1332ft
5h10
Average
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. 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.
16.43mi
+1965ft
-1880ft
9h15
Easy
Starting point in Hawkshead - 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 2 Wainwrights, 1 ferry and 2 lakes.
11.8mi
+2864ft
-2572ft
7h55
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. 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
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.
