Rather unfairly Mellbreak is often forgotten about, perhaps because it looks so foreboding from a distance. This means, as well as offering stunning views across Crummock Water and Buttermere, the route is in a quiet corner of the Lake District. Start and End Location: Lay-by […]

The majority of the walk follows a shoreline trail around Loweswater, with stunning views of the surrounding fells, including Black Crag, Mellbreak and Carling Knott. Keep a look out for red squirrels and deer. Start and End Location: Lay-by parking next to a phone box, […]

This variant of the Newlands Horseshoe climbs Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High Spy and Dale Head before following the ridge to Robinson. After descending to the valley, the route continues through Little Town and crosses farming fields to return to the base of Cat Bells. […]

During a group walk last week, I asked everyone what one thing they wish they had known before they started long distance walks and climbing mountains. Here are the answers… 1. Maps aren’t that scary Learning the basics (setting the map by using a compass, […]

The Arans, in southern Snowdonia, are one of Wales’ best kept secrets. Aran Fawddwy, the highest peak in the range, sits at 905m and the views from the summit rival Snowdon. As the area is often mistakenly overlooked, you’ll have the mountains to yourself for […]

Last week a friend asked me if I hike alone. I replied that I never do, I always take the dog. She went on to explain that she meant hiking without other people. Oh, well in that case, yes, I do all the time. About […]

The Aare Gorge, a short walk from Meiringen, weaves through limestone cliffs, which are almost 200 metres deep. A platform footpath runs just above the roaring river, between the West and East entrances of the gorge. Start and End Location: Car Park at Input Aareschlucht […]

The circular route along Walna Scar road passes below Dow Crag cliffs and around Goat’s Water. This section of the path is quieter and more scenic than the standard linear walk to Old Man of Coniston along the old quarry track. Start and End Location: […]

This easy route follows the shoreline of Ennerdale Water, in the northern part of the Lake District. The fairly remote and quiet walk boasts wonderful mountain views towards Haystacks. Start and End Location: Bleach Green Car Park Start Postcode: CA23 3AS Distance: 11km Time: 3-4 […]