For everyone who wants to explore the outdoors. And never leave the dog behind.
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, […]
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 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 […]
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: […]
