North Pennines - Yorkshire Dales - Peak District - Lake District - Shropshire - Yorkshire WoldsNorth PenninesWe open our walks section with a gentle two and a half mile walk around Burnhope Reservoir in Weardale. Our second walk is a climb up Shacklesborough, at the western end of Baldersdale, in the north Pennines. Yorkshire DalesThird comes a short stroll in Arkengarthdale, starting at the village of Langthwaite Our second walk in the Dales takes us up Whernside, the highest mountain in Yorkshire We follow this with a walk up Ingleborough from Horton in Ribblesdale Walk four talks us up Penhill from West Burton, with great views over Wensleydale Walk five visits the top of Kisdon, at the western end of Swaledale. Sixth in an ascent of Great Whernside from Kettlewell in Whernside. Walk seven completes our look at the Three Peaks, and is a quiet walk on Pen-y-Ghent Walks eight and nine are both in Ribblesdale - one around Horton and one further down at Langcliffe and Stainforth Our tenth walk in the Dales visits Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar, three of Yorkshire's most famous landmarks. Our second ascent of Great Whernside begins from the top of the pass between Coverdale and Wharfedale Peak DistrictOur first walk in the Peak District is a walk along the airy ridge north of Castleton, separating the Hope Valley from the Vale of Edale, with spectacular views of Mam Tor and towards Kinder Scout. Our second walk in the Peaks takes us around the hills north of Winster. Our third walk in the Peaks takes up Kinder Scout from Edale Walk four starts at Baslow, passes Chatsworth and visits Edensor, before returning through the hills west of the Derwent Walk five takes us around the Goyt Valley and to the top of Shining Tor Walk six visits Higger Tor and Burbage Rocks, on the eastern edge of the Derwent Valley Seventh is a walk around Ladybower Reservoir, with great views towards Kinder and Bleaklow Eighth is a walk around Miller's Dale and Monsal Dale in the Wye Valley Walk nine takes us into Dove Dale, with its famous rock scenery Our first walk for 2009 visits the Roaches and Lud's Church, at the south western corner of the Peak District. Our eleventh walk in the Peaks takes up onto Kinder via the Nab and Ringing Roger Walk twelve takes us into the area south of Mam Tor before visiting Rushup Edge Lake District (go to clickable map)We currently have 71 walks in the Lakes, organised by starting point. Ennerdale - The Western Fells - Wasdale - Eskdale -Duddon Valley - Coniston - The Langdales - Grasmere/ Rydal - Windermere - The Eastern Fells - Ullswater - Keswick/ Borrowdale - Bassenthwaite - Buttermere/ Crummock - LoweswaterEnnerdaleTwenty four takes us around the shores of Ennerdale Water Our 33rd walk in the Lakes takes us onto Crag Fell from Ennerdale. The Western FellsOur thirty-fourth walk in the Lakes takes us up Blake Fell and around Cogra Moss 46: This walk takes us into the upper Calder valley, a quiet area dominated by smooth grassy hills. Our route takes us close to the source of the Calder, before climbing up onto the hills from the valley of Whoap Beck. From there we reach the summit of Lank Rigg, before returning via Latterbarrow, Monks Bridge and Coldfell Gate. 48: A short walk from Calder Bridge to Calder Abbey 49: A longer walk which follows the course of the Calder just above Calder Bridge, before climbing onto the airy grassy slopes of Abbey Flatts WasdaleEighteen is an ascent of Scafell Pike from Wasdale via Esk Hause Our 36th walk in the Lakes takes us up Scafell from Wasdale on quiet paths Our 37th walk in the Lakes takes us around the Mosedale Horseshoe while avoiding the nasty scramble to Dore Head 38th is an ascent of Great Gable from Wasdale via the north-west ridge. Our 40th walk in the Lakes takes us up Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head via the impressive Corridor Route. Next is an ascent of Wasdale Red Pike and Scoat Fell from the shores of Wast Water. 45: A short walk up Irton Pike, the western end of the ridge of high ground to the south of Wastwater 58: A shorter walk takes us around Irton Park, a delightful area of woodland just to the south of Irton Pike at the entrance to Esk Dale 60: This walk takes us onto the popular Illgill Head, above the Wasdale Screes, but from the quiet valley of Miterdale. 61: A quieter walk, this takes us to Middle Fell via Greendale Tarn, giving great views towards the Screes. 70: This walk uses a familiar route to reach an unfamiliar destination. The Corridor Route is normally used for the ascent of Scafell Pike, but is a delightful walk in its own right. This walk uses the same route to reach Lingmell, in many ways a more dramatic summit than Scafell Pike, but inevitably a much quieter one. EskdaleThirty-two takes us up Harter Fell from Esk Dale 47: A short walk in upper Eskdale, from the foot of Hard Knott pass to Lingcove Bridge 53: A coastal walk around Ravenglass, where the Esk reaches the sea. 64: This walk takes us to Blea Tarn from Beckfoot, returning via Boot, and visiting the remains of the Esk Dale mining industry on the way. 69: Esk Pike and Bow Fell from Eskdale: This lengthy walk takes us up to the head of Esk Dale, then swepts around onto Esk Pike, before finally reaching the summit of Bow Fell, one of the best viewpoints in the district. 71:This walk visits Crinkle Crags, one of the busiest of the fells, but using a quiet route from Eskdale. Duddon Valley50: Grey Friar, Great Carrs, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston from the Duddon Valley ConistonEleventh is a walk that combines a trip on the Coniston ferry with a walk around the northern shores of Coniston Water. Fourteen is an ascent of the Old Man of Coniston from the west, via Goats Tarn Twentieth takes us to Tarn Hows from Coniston 43: Wetherlam from Coniston, via Levers Water and Swirl Hause 55: A short walk to Tarn Hows from the NT car park on the main road to the west. 63: This walk takes us to the top of the Blawith Fells, an unnamed summit give the name Beacon Fell by Wainwright. The LangdalesOur first walk in the Lakes takes us up Langdale Pikes from Great Langdale Twenty first is a walk up the Langdale Pikes along the ridge from Silver How Twenty six takes us up Swirl How from Little Langdale Walk 29 (Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater) takes us between two of the major valleys of the central lakes, starting close to the Brathay, the river of Little Langdale, then crosses over to Grasmere and Rydal Water, on the Rothay, before returning across Loughrigg Fell Our thirtieth walk in the Lakes is a low level walk from Little Langdale to Tilberthwaite Our thirty first walk in the Lakes is an ascent of Lingmoor Fell from Little Langdale, with great views towards the Pikes. 56: This walk takes us up Bow Fell using the justifiably popular route along The Band from Great Langdale. Grasmere/ RydalFifth is another short walk, across White Moss Common to Grasmere Walk six takes us around Rydal Water, passing Wordsworth's house at Rydal Mount Thirteenth is an ascent of Loughrigg, exploring part of the large summit plateau before returning via Rydal 55: This walk starts with the classic ascent of Helm Crag (the Lion and the Lamb) from Grasmere, but then continues along the ridge to Calf Crag before returning down Far Easedale WindermereEighth is a walk through the woods on the western shore of Windermere Twelth is a walk between Near and Far Sawrey, visiting Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter Seventeen takes us up Latterbarrow from Hawkshead 54: An ascent of Gummer's How, one of the best viewpoints for Windermere, from the NT property at Fell Foot The Eastern FellsFourth is a short climb to Small Water from Haweswater Tenth is the Kentmere Round, a well known fell walking challenge visiting eight summits. Our 27th walk in the Lakes takes us up Wansfell Pike from Troutbeck UllswaterSeventh is a walk up Helvellyn from the east, but avoiding Striding and Swirral Edges. Ninth is an ascent of Sheffield Pike, starting at Glencoyne, on the shores of Ullswater. Fifteen used the Ullswater Steamer to reach Howton, and then returns to Glenridding along the southern shore of Ullswater Sixteen is an ascent of Gowbarrow Fell on the northern shore of Ullswater Keswick/ Borrowdale/ NewlandsNineteen climbs up Castle Crag from Rosthwaite. 28th is an ascent of Hindscarth and Dale Head from the Newlands Valley 47: An ascent of Cat Bells continuing on to Maiden Moor and High Spy 62: This walk takes us to two fantastic viewpoints - Bleaberry Fell which gives a great view of the high fells and Lady's Rake above Walla Crag, with its views over Keswick and Derwent Water. 68: Our 100th walk (and 68th in the Lakes) takes us up Glaramara from Borrowdale via Sty Head, for a good day's walk. BassenthwaiteOur third walk explores the northern part of the Whinlatter Forest Park Our next walk in the Lakes takes us up Whinlatter from the Forestry centre. Buttermere/ CrummockWe follow it with a walk that takes us around Buttermere and up Haystacks Twenty two takes us up Dodd, overlooking Buttermere village Twenty three goes in the opposite direction, and takes us up Whiteless Pike Our next walk takes us across Haystacks and onto Brandreth, with fantastic views of Great Gable. Walk thirty-five in Lakes takes us up Grasmoor via Lad Hows 51: This short walk takes us onto Brackenthwaite Hows, once a famous viewpoint known as being one of the best places to view the Buttermere Fells from 52: This alternative ascent of Buttermere Red Pike reaches the summit via Scale Force, the tallest waterfall in the Lake District 57: This walk is for more experienced walkers, and takes the path up the front of High Stile from Burtness Comb, before visiting Red Pike and Scale Force. 67: This is one of the classic Lake District ridge walks. Starting with the famous frontal route up Red Pike, it continued along the High Stile Range, which provides the towering south wall to the Buttermere Valley, visiting three major summits before dropping down Gamlin End to Scarth Gap Loweswater42: A walk on the southern side of Loweswater, visiting Holme Wood, High Nook tarn and an impressive terrace walk along the flanks of Burnbank Fell 44: This walk takes us up the northern Loweswater Fells, visiting all of the main summits, including Fellbarrow, Low Fell and Darling Fell. 59: This delightful walk around Loweswater is one of the shorter lake circuits in the area, visiting one of the quiestest of all of the lakes - a rare gem on the very edge of one of the busiest parts of the district. 65: This circular route takes us to the summit of Mellbreak, one of the few Lake District fells that isn't connected to any other high ground. 66: This walk takes us up one of the Lake District's less frequented fells, Gavel Fell in the heart of the Loweswater Fells. ShropshireOur first walk in the Shropshire Hills takes us up the Long Mynd along the Carding Mill Valley Our second walk explores the northern part of the Long Mynd Our third walk in Shropshire takes us to the top of the Wrekin Yorkshire WoldsOur first walk in the Yorkshire Wolds passes over some of the highest ground in the Wolds, before visiting Millington Pastures. Our second walk in the Wolds starts at the unusual village of Thixendale, before visiting the abandoned village of Wharram Percy. |