For everyone who wants to explore the outdoors. And never leave the dog behind.
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. […]
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 […]
There are two ridge scrambles to Blencathra summit; Hall’s Fell and Sharp Edge. In good weather, Sharp Edge is possible with a dog but it’s pretty nerve-racking and your dog will need to have plenty of scrambling experience and a calm, controlled temperament. Hall’s Fell […]
I’m always surprised that this walk isn’t more popular. The majority of the path follows well marked, high-level ridges, with incredible views across to Skiddaw, Blencathra and the Scafell range. Start and End Location: Braithwaite village. Street parking is available and there are parking lay-bys […]
The remote summit of Haystacks feels like you’ve accidently wandered on to another planet. With deep green moorland, jagged exposed rocks, isolated tarns and hidden hollows, you’ll almost forget that you’re walking at 1,700ft. If you need any further convincing; Haystacks was Wainwright’s favourite fell. […]
Everyone has a favourite walk in the Lake District and this is mine. The circular route begins just outside Bassenthwaite village and climbs along Ullock Pike ridge, with outstanding views across Bassenthwaite Lake. From the summit, the view stretches across Derwent Water and out to […]
There are plenty of ways to climb Helvellyn but reaching the summit via Striding Edge and returning along Swirral Edge is the classic route. Scrambling across the knife edge ridges makes Helvellyn one of the most exciting mountains to climb in the Lake District, and […]
