For everyone who wants to explore the outdoors. And never leave the dog behind.
This little fell offers stunning, panoramic views of Derwent Water and Keswick. The route follows a well-defined path which steadily climbs to the summit. At the moment, this is a linear walk as paths through Brundholme Wood are closed due to damage caused by the […]
The route follows the edge of Johnny Wood before climbing to High Doat, with spectacular views across the Borrowdale valley. The final ascent to Castle Crag crosses loose slate and offers breathtaking views of Derwent Water and Skiddaw. Start and End Location: Rosthwaite National Trust […]
Climbing Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head is the shortest and easiest route to the summit of England’s highest mountain. The route runs alongside Lingmell Gill and includes a slippery river crossing before following a path between boulders to the summit trig point. On a clear […]
I had mistakenly dismissed this walk a few times as both fells are fairly low. When I eventually walked the route, I discovered that the climb to Low Fell ends at one of the best viewpoints in the Lake District, especially if there’s a fresh […]
With a little snow, Whinlatter Forest is transformed into a winter wonderland. The forest has numerous well-marked hiking trails, ranging from shorter, kid-friendly routes to more strenuous walks with spectacular viewpoints. Start and End Location: Whinlatter Forest Park Visitors Centre Start Postcode: CA12 5TW Distance: […]
Approaching Helvellyn from Thirlmere is more straight forward than climbing Striding Edge and it’s one of my favourite winter hikes. The circular route offers spectacular views across Thirlmere, Raven Crag and the north west fells. While the navigation and climb aren’t too demanding, this route shouldn’t […]
This loop around Buttermere lake is the perfect afternoon stroll. The route climbs through Burtness woods before following a shoreline path towards Haystacks and around the eastern side of the lake. Start and End Location: Car park behind the Bridge Hotel in Buttermere. Approaching Buttermere […]
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, […]
