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Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria

There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria. Whether you’re an avid, well-equipped fell climber or just stick on a comfy pair of shoes to go for a short amble, you’ll find the greatest variety of walking routes of anywhere in the country. Most of the region’s best-known walks are easily accessible from Cumbrian towns, while the mountain of supporting literature – leaflets, pamphlets and guidebooks, including the fell walker’s bible, Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells – means that every step you take will be well mapped. From a gentle stroll to a challenging hill walk or a multi-day trial, Cumbria has walks for every level of interest, but what makes walking here so special isn’t just the variety. It’s that going for a walk in Cumbria means stepping out onto nature’s most beautiful canvas, with stunning scenery at virtually every step. 
 

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  1. Walking Holidays with Muddy Boots Walking Holidays
    Walking Holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria
    A range of special walking holidays from expert holiday walking companies
  2. Guided walks with More than Mountains
    Guided Walks
    Fancy walking but prefer to go with people who know it inside out? These are for you.
  3. Walking routes
    Walking routes
    Prefer to go it alone? Search our walking routes and choose based on your preferred duration and level of effort.
  4. Walking routes
    Long Distance Walking Trails
    Walk the length of Hadrian’s Wall, tackle part of the Pennine Way or the Coast-to-Coast route.
  5. Western Lake District & Coast
    Western Lake District & Coast
    Discover the breathtaking beauty of the western Lake District and Cumbria's striking coastline.
  6. Wainwright walks
    Free Wainwright Podcasts
    Free podcast downloads of 8favourite walks of the man himself for you to enjoy. It's like having your own flat-cap nav.

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Trail Running Holidays with Contour Holidays
Trail Running Holidays with Contours Holidays

Leave the tarmac of urban running far behind and explore incredible landscapes only accessible on…

Intermediate Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Coniston, Lake District
Intermediate Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Coniston)

Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…

Abseiling with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
Mountain Journeys

Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…

Nordic Walking Tuition with Hiking Highs
Nordic Walking Tuition with Hiking Highs

Master the 'Art of Nordic Walking' with our , Nicky Merrett, AKA Nordic Nic, or Sean Bolland our…

Visitors at the Roman Museum on the Hadrian’s Wall Edge of Empire Tour with Great Guided Tours
Hadrian’s Wall Edge of Empire Tour with Great Guided Tours

Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as…

Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
Coast to Coast Running Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse

Expertly Crafted Running Holidays – As specialists in the Alfred Wainwright Coast to Coast, we use…

Navigation Tuition with Hiking Highs
Navigation Tuition with Hiking Highs

Start your navigation journey with Hiking Highs, from the very beginning, the first time you have…

Contours Holidays
Contours Holidays

Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…

Visitors on an open water swim with Swim the Lakes in the Lake District, Cumbria
Swim the Lakes

Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…

Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Keswick, Lake District
Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Keswick)

This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…

North Lakes Short Break with Contours Holidays
The North Lakes Short Break with Contours Holidays

During the nineteenth century, adventurous tourists travelled by horse-drawn carriage through…

Rock climbing with More Than Mountains around Cumbria and the Lake District
More Than Mountains

More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…

Look for Wildlife at Night-Time Wildlife Adventure with Cumbria Wildlife Trust in the Lake District
Night-Time Wildlife Adventure with Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Experience the thrill of an after-dark adventure and discover how nocturnal creatures make the…

Derwentwater Round with Contour Holidays
Derwentwater Round with Contours Holidays (Stile-Free)

Contours Holidays designed the Derwentwater Round as a gentle, relaxing two-day meander around the…

Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
Coast to Coast Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse

Set your own pace on the Coast to Coast. Choose how many rest days you need and how far you’d like…

Visitor on a Guided Walk with Genuine Adventures in the Lake District, Cumbria
Guided Fell & Mountain Walks with Genuine Adventures

Guided Fell Walks by Genuine Adventures explore the Lake District’s fells with expert-led, tailored…

Walkers Enjoying a Lakeside Walk on a Walking Holiday from The Carter Company in the Lake District, Cumbria
Lake District Walking Holidays - The Carter Company

Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic…

Coast to Coast with Contours Holidays
Coast to Coast with Contours Holidays

Created by Alfred Wainwright, the full Coast to Coast Walk crosses the North of England from the…

See Waterfalls with Skyline Walking Holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria
Guided Day Hikes and Holidays with Skyline Walking Holidays

Our holidays are car-free, with walks starting right from your hotel door and returning you there…

Photo overlooking Grasmere by Jonny Gios Photography
Photography Tours of the Lake District with Jonny Gios Photography

Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…

Wreay Syke Alpacas - The Herd
Wreay Syke Alpacas

Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…

Walking holidays with S-Cape Travel UK Ltd
S-Cape Travel UK Ltd

We have formed bringing together the expertise and experience of the teams behind Coast-to-Coast…

Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays

At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be…

Scafell Pike Hikes with Mountain Journeys near Seascale, Lake District
Scafell Pike Hikes with Mountain Journeys

For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…

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  • 1Trail Running Holidays with Contours Holidays
  • 2Intermediate Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Coniston)
  • 3Mountain Journeys
  • 4Nordic Walking Tuition with Hiking Highs
  • 5Hadrian’s Wall Edge of Empire Tour with Great Guided Tours
  • 6Coast to Coast Running Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse
  • 7Navigation Tuition with Hiking Highs
  • 8Contours Holidays
  • 9Swim the Lakes
  • 10Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Keswick)
  • 11The North Lakes Short Break with Contours Holidays
  • 12More Than Mountains
  • 13Night-Time Wildlife Adventure with Cumbria Wildlife Trust
  • 14Derwentwater Round with Contours Holidays (Stile-Free)
  • 15Coast to Coast Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse
  • 16Guided Fell & Mountain Walks with Genuine Adventures
  • 17Lake District Walking Holidays - The Carter Company
  • 18Coast to Coast with Contours Holidays
  • 19Guided Day Hikes and Holidays with Skyline Walking Holidays
  • 20Photography Tours of the Lake District with Jonny Gios Photography
  • 21Wreay Syke Alpacas
  • 22S-Cape Travel UK Ltd
  • 23Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
  • 24Scafell Pike Hikes with Mountain Journeys
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