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Walking Routes in the Lake District, Cumbria

So you've got a spare day and feel like conquering a mountain? Great! If you prefer to go it alone and walk to your own schedule rather than joining a guided walk, search our walking routes below and choose based on your preferred duration and level of effort.

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  1. Dog walking at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
    Dog walking at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
    Family at Sizergh near Kendal, Cumbria
    Dog walking at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
    Family at Sizergh near Kendal, Cumbria
    Holeslack Accessible Trail

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    Take this accessible circular route for a flavour of the Sizergh estate, from ancient woodlands and traditional Westmorland orchards to
    historic farm buildings and parklands.

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  2. Buttermere
    Buttermere
    Haystacks

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    Buttermere, Cumbria

    Cumbria

    This modest mountain occupies an important position at the head of the Buttermere valley and is surrounded by a diverse and interesting range of peaks. To the south is the towering crags of the Pillar range whilst to the north is the slightly…

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  3. Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Walking Boots and pack on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Baggage Transfer with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Herdwick Sheep, as seen on a Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Walking Boots and pack on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Baggage Transfer with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Herdwick Sheep, as seen on a Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Cumbria Way Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse

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    The Coast to Coast Packhorse Ltd, 25, Cumberland house, 20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 17683 71777

    enquiries@c2cpackhorse.co.uk

    20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen

    Enjoy an excellent introduction to the charms of the English Lake District on the official Cumbria Way Walking Holiday.

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  4. The Bowder Stone and Watendlath
    The Bowder Stone and Watendlath

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    Keswick, Cumbria

    keswicktic@lake-district.gov.uk

    Cumbria

    Tucked high amongst the fells in a secluded and hidden valley on the eastern side of Borrowdale is the picture perfect hamlet of Watendlath. It sits nestling in a glacier-carved hollow beside the mirrored waters of a tarn and surrounded by trees,…

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  5. Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail

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    -

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    01434 322002

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail is the long-distance footpath that runs through the World Heritage Site. 84 miles of glorious walking through rugged moorland, rolling fields and dynamic urban landscape. And if 84 miles sounds a little daunting,…

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  6. Scafell Pike from Borrowdale
    Scafell Pike from Borrowdale

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    Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    The main ridge of the Scafell Pike massif is traversed on its northwest flank by a spectacular path known as the Corridor Route. It climbs a rough but steady route from Sty Head to Lingmell Col from where it is a simple climb up the summit screes to…

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  7. Western Shore of Coniston Water
    Western Shore of Coniston Water

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    Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EH

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Backed by low fells and woodland, the western shore of Coniston Water is a delightful place for a walk. A mixture of paths and tracks weave in and out of the trees and across parkland never straying out of sight of the lake. And, with only a few…

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  8. Catbells
    Catbells
    High Spy, Maiden Moor & Cat Bells from Borrowdale

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    Keswick, Cumbria

    Cumbria

    The western side of Borrowdale is a long undulating ridge occupied by three attractive little peaks, High Spy, Maiden Moor and Cat Bells. Each one of them has its own distinct profile and individual character; surprisingly as the drop between each…

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  9. Beatrix Potter Walk
    Beatrix Potter Walk
    Beatrix Potter Walk

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    Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    A walk around the shores of Lake Windermere and over the wooded fells of Claife Heights to the villages of Sawrey and Hawkshead to take in the sights and sounds that inspired the works of Beatrix Potter. Along the way you will be able to walk…

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  10. The Coppermines Valley and The Bell
    The Coppermines Valley and The Bell

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    Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EH

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    The Coppermines Valley lies directly behind Coniston village cutting a deep gash between the long high ridge of the main Coniston Fells and the shapely outlying summit of Weatherlam. This impressively steep valley, as its name suggests, has been of…

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  11. Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor and dog on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a Running Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Scenery on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Scenery on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Coast to Coast Packhorse Logo
    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor and dog on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a Running Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Scenery on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Scenery on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Coast to Coast Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse

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    The Coast to Coast Packhorse Ltd, 25, Cumberland house, 20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 17683 71777

    enquiries@c2cpackhorse.co.uk

    20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen

    Set your own pace on the Coast to Coast. Choose how many rest days you need and how far you’d like to walk each day. Opt for one of our self-guided tours or customise your trip with bespoke options. With flexible start dates throughout the season,…

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  12. Coniston Old Man
    Coniston Old Man
    Coniston Old Man

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    Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EH

    Cumbria

    It's hard to imagine visiting Coniston without climbing Coniston Old Man. It hangs over the village like the Matterhorn hangs over Zermatt. Smaller of course, but in the same way it is an integral part of the landscape. Most people attempt it via…

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    Lanthwaite Wood, Crummock Water

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    Lanthwaite Wood national Trust Car Park, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UX

    Cockermouth

    This is a popular route (1.25km each way) for walkers leading to the shore of Crummock Water. The views over the lake to Mellbreak and surrounding fells are breathtaking.

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  14. Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra via Sharp Edge

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    Blencathra, -

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    -

    Blencathra boasts two of the Lake District's finest ridges, Sharp Edge and Hall's Fell Ridge. Sharp Edge is the more technical of the two and is usually viewed with mixed emotions; its lofty position and fine sculpted crest have the capacity to…

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  15. Kensgiff and Yarlside Walk
    Kensgiff and Yarlside Walk
    Kensgiff and Yarlside

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    At the eastern edge of the Howgill Fells, the shapely peaks of Kengriff and Yarlside stand a lonely vigil. Set in stunning surroundings, they have all the very best qualities you would expect of the area, but for some reason they tend to get a…

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  16. Deepdale Horseshoe
    Deepdale Horseshoe
    Deepdale Horseshoe

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    Patterdale, Ullswater Valley

    Ullswater Valley

    The walk around Deepdale's skyline crest, taking in all its summits, is a rather surprising walk. In terms of distance it's not particularly long and in terms of height its summits are by no means highest in the Lake District, but for out and out…

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  17. Accessible Coastal Adventures
    Accessible Coastal Adventures
    Accessible Coastal Adventures

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    The stunning scenery of the Cumbrian Coast makes it a beautiful place to explore. There are plenty of accessible attractions to enjoy, from heritage transport to immersive museums.

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  18. Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Langdale to Scafell Pike

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    Langdale, New Dungeon Ghyll, Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JX

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Langdale, Ambleside

    The neat thing about Scafell Pike is it can be climbed from all the major valleys in the Lake District. Its proximity to Esk Hause, the hub of the central fells, makes this possible. The normal routes are from Borrowdale or Wasdale; they are both…

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  19. Walkers on the Derwent Water and Cockshot wood accessible loop near Keswick, Lake District
    Walkers on the Derwent Water and Cockshot wood accessible loop near Keswick, Lake District
    Derwent Water and Cockshot wood accessible loop

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    A stile-free circular route along the Derwent Water foreshore and back via Cockshot Wood with views over the lake to Cat Bells and Causey Pike.

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  20. Visitors on the Accessible trail to Broomhill Point viewpoint near Keswick, Lake District
    Visitors on the Accessible trail to Broomhill Point viewpoint near Keswick, Lake District
    Accessible trail to Broomhill Point viewpoint

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    This is a stile-free out and back route which takes you too Broomhill Point with views out to Cat Bells and Causey Pike including a section of boardwalk through Ings Wood.

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