Ponsonby walks
Nether Wasdale to wastwater shore
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.
Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk passing by the three Wainwrights summits of Buckbarrow, Seatallan and Middle Fell.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Wasdale Hall to Dungeon Ghyll
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
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.
Circular walk from Muncaster Mill
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
A flat circular walk along the Ravenglass to Eskdale train line starting from Muncaster Mill. Dog friendly walk.
Grag Fell, Crike & Lank Rig
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
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.
Around Ennerdale water
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk around Ennerdale water. This is a lovely and not too popular lake in the west part of the Lake District.
Ravenglass to River Irt
Departure from Muncaster (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly walk from Ravenglass to the river Irt passing by Saltcoats.
Ravenglass to Muncaster Tarn
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.
St bees to Coulderton
Departure from St. Bees (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk from St Bees to Coulderton along the England Coast Path. Great view on the Isle of Man and also the west summits of the Lake District.
Silver Knott & Muncaster Fell from Irton Road
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.
Muncaster Fell
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.
Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne by Ennerdale
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (Cumberland)
Amazing walk starting from Ennerdale lake and passing by Red Pike, Little Dodd, Starling Dodd and Great Borne summits.
Netherbeck Horseshoe including Middle Fell, Steeple and Red Pike
Departure from Wasdale (Cumberland)
This Lake District walk is strenuous including seven summits in what can be a tiring day. Good navigational skills are essential when visibility is poor. The rewards for the hard work are numerous and you will enjoy many wonderful lakeland panaoramas completing the walk.
Along St Bees beach
Departure from St. Bees (Cumberland)
St bees beach is one of the most beautiful beach in West Cumbria. The beach is dog-friendly all year round. Great view on Black Combe mountain.
⚠️This walk can only be done at low tide.
YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Ennerdale to YHA Wasdale Hall
Departure from Ennerdale and Kinniside (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 and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns, 1 lake and a pub.
Stanley Force and Devoke Water
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.
Along the river Esk from Dalegarth
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.
St Bees Head - Fleswick bay, St Bees lighthouse and Birkham's Quarry
Departure from Whitehaven (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Sandwith village and passing by Fleswick Bay, St Bees Lighthouse and Birkham's Quarry.
St Bees Head - St Bees lighthouse and Birkham's Quarry
Departure from Whitehaven (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk starting from Sandwith village and passing by Birkham's Quarry and St Bees Lighthouse.
Cogra Moss tarn - Higher path
Departure from Lamplugh (Cumberland)
Dog friendly walk around Cogra Moss tarn using the higher path in the forest.
Whitehaven to St Bees
Departure from Whitehaven (Cumberland)
Linear walk from Whitehaven to St Bees following the England Coast Path. Great views of the South of Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Rannerdale Knotts walk from Buttermere Village
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
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.
Buttermere water and Hay Stacks summit
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Dog friendly circular walk around Buttermere water and going up Hay Stacks summit.
Around Buttermere Water
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Easy circular walk around Buttermere Water. This walk offers beautiful views on the surrounding summits.
Lower Western fells
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
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
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
A stunning circular walk with beautiful views over Loweswater and the surrounding fells.
Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits from Loweswater village
Departure from Loweswater (Cumberland)
Circular dog friendly walk to Little Dodd and Hen Comb summits starting from Loweswater village. These summits are less popular than Mellbreak summit. Be careful crossing of the river can be tricky if it has rained the previous days.
Whiteside and Hopegill Head summits
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Dog-friendly circular walk passing by Whiteside and Hopegill Head summits and going down by Liza Beck.
Lanthwaite to Braithwaite
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
Linear walk with a few scrambles and beautiful vistas
Around Mellbreak summit
Departure from Buttermere (Cumberland)
This walk goes around Mellbreak summit passing by Mosedale and the shore of Crummock water. This is a dog friendly walk.
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