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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. Wainwright walks
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    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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Cumbria Way with Contours Holidays
Cumbria Way with Contours Holidays

The Cumbria Way runs through the heart of the Lake District, from the attractive market town of…

Visitors on a guided walk with South Lakes Adventures in the Lake District, Cumbria
South Lakes Adventures

Looking to get out in the hills? Local guide Emma Seery offers beautiful walks - from friendly…

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…

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…

Exterior View of Hassness Country House in Buttermere, Lake District
Walking Breaks with Ramble Worldwide at Hassness Country House

From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks,…

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

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

Guided Walks with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
Guided Walks with Mountain Journeys

From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…

South Lakes Short Break with Contours Holidays
The South Lakes Short Break with Contours Holidays

As well as beautiful scenery, the Lake District is also famous for its associations with a large…

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…

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…

Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park

Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over.  Alpacas are…

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…

Scenic Walking Holidays with Muddy Boots Walking Holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria
Private Guided Walks with Muddy Boots

Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored…

Visitor on the The Flame experience with Green Man Survival in the Lake District, Cumbria
The Flame - Advanced Fire Lighting with Green Man Survival

Spend a full day in the Cumbrian wilderness on our bushcraft course honing the key survival skill…

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…

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…

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…

Screenshots of walking routes in the Lake District, Cumbria from the Outdooractive app
Outdooractive

From the quiet shores of Windermere to the scenic trails around Derwentwater, Outdooractive helps…

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…

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…

Visitor on a Guided Walk with Path to Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
Guided Walks in the Lake District with Path to Adventure

The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for…

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…

Visitors on a guided walk with South Lakes Adventures in the Lake District, Cumbria
Guided Hikes with South Lakes Adventures

Book local guide - Emma Seery - to take you on a guided hike into the high peaks and hidden corners…

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…

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  • 1Cumbria Way with Contours Holidays
  • 2South Lakes Adventures
  • 3Photography Tours of the Lake District with Jonny Gios Photography
  • 4Guided Fell & Mountain Walks with Genuine Adventures
  • 5Walking Breaks with Ramble Worldwide at Hassness Country House
  • 6Mountain Journeys
  • 7Guided Walks with Mountain Journeys
  • 8The South Lakes Short Break with Contours Holidays
  • 9Night-Time Wildlife Adventure with Cumbria Wildlife Trust
  • 10Lake District Walking Holidays - The Carter Company
  • 11Alpaca Walking at The Lake District Wildlife Park
  • 12Navigation Tuition with Hiking Highs
  • 13Private Guided Walks with Muddy Boots
  • 14The Flame - Advanced Fire Lighting with Green Man Survival
  • 15Coast to Coast Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse
  • 16Derwentwater Round with Contours Holidays (Stile-Free)
  • 17Guided Day Hikes and Holidays with Skyline Walking Holidays
  • 18Outdooractive
  • 19Intermediate Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Coniston)
  • 20Bob Graham Round with Contours Holidays
  • 21Guided Walks in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
  • 22More Than Mountains
  • 23Guided Hikes with South Lakes Adventures
  • 24Trail Running Holidays with Contours Holidays
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