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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. 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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  2. 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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    Great Gable from Borrowdale

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    Borrowdale, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

    Cumbria

    Considering its unsighted most of the way, the approach to Great Gable from Borrowdale is one of the best routes up the mountain. To get to it you have to deal with the intervening corries and hills and this is what makes it special. They provide…

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  4. Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge
    Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge
    Helvellyn via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge

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    Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Doing the round of Striding Edge and Swirral Edge is one of the Lake District's most famous routes and for very good reason. The combination of two superb arêtes, which provide easy but exposed scrambling with a summit that has far-reaching views…

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  5. Whinlatter Forest
    Whinlatter Forest
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    Whinlatter Forest
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    Whinlatter Forest
    Whinlatter Walking Trails

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    Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

    Telephone

    017687 78469

    whinlatter@forestryengland.uk

    Braithwaite, Keswick

    Whinlatter is the place to enjoy peaceful forest walks surrounded by stunning Lake District scenery, with miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Create your own adventure or follow one of our waymarked routes, with a wide range of…

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  6. 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
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    Scenery on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    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
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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

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    +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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  7. Pennine Way National Trail
    Pennine Way National Trail
    Pennine Way National Trail

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    A 270-mile walk that will take you from Edale in the Peak District National Park along the Pennine ridge through the Yorkshire Dales, up into Northumberland, across the Cheviots, setting you down in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. It passes…

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  8. Blencathra
    Blencathra
    Blencathra via Sharp Edge

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    Blencathra, -

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    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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  9. Sizergh Wildlife Walk
    Sizergh Wildlife Walk

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    National Trust - Sizergh, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ

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    01539560951

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Kendal

    Explore the estate at Sizergh Castle, and keep an eye out for any sightings of local wildlife, including animals, birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Keep an eye out for prehistoric sites and native cattle along the way. The route mainly follows…

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  10. Langdale Pikes
    Langdale Pikes

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

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Langdale, Ambleside

    The compact group of peaks that form the Langdale Pikes are amongst the most easily recognisable mountains in the Lake District. Viewed from Langdale their flanks are craggy and appear very steep, the sort of territory that appeals to climbers…

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Walkers in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Walkers in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Hawkshead Walking Routes

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    Hawkshead, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Hawkshead

    Planning an adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria? Make sure you’re prepared for your route, the weather, and every possibility. Be AdventureSmart and check out our top tips on staying safe, and having fun before you go.

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  15. Fairfield Horseshoe
    Fairfield Horseshoe
    Fairfield Horseshoe

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    Ambleside, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    The Fairfield Horseshoe is probably the most famous of the classic Lake District rounds - this classic walk takes in all the peaks that surround Rydal.

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  16. Access for all: Unlocking the Outdoors
    Access for all: Unlocking the Outdoors
    Access for all: Unlocking the Outdoors

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    This area’s natural landscapes are here for all to enjoy, no matter your ability. Accessible paths await, with Tramper hire and activities for all. Experience the great outdoors with this two-day itinerary taking in nature, walks, and delicious food…

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  17. Ambleside to Grasmere - 'The Coffin Route'
    Ambleside to Grasmere - 'The Coffin Route'
    Ambleside to Grasmere - 'The Coffin Route'

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    Ambleside, Cumbria

    Cumbria

    Walking the Coffin Road from Ambleside to Grasmere then taking advantage of the bus for the return journey makes an excellent outing. The Coffin Road rises and falls gently along its course and gets you to a whole variety of viewpoints. The scenery…

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  18. 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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  19. Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    River Rawthey and River Dee

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

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    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Sedbergh is at the confluence of two Dales rivers, the River Rawthey and the River Dee. Along their banks the scenery is a classic mixture of stone walls, fields, picturesque farms and houses surrounded by intimate fells. A network of paths,…

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  20. Lily Tarn and Todd Crag
    Lily Tarn and Todd Crag

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    Ambleside, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    You don't have to climb to the top of the highest peaks to experience the magical mixture of mountain and water that makes the Lake District so special.

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