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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.
There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria.
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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…
Spend the day in Cumbria's only city. Carlisle has plenty to offer, with a rich history and heritage; vibrant arts and culture scene; and plenty of accessible attractions, from gentle walks to interesting museums.
Planning an adventure in the…
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…
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.
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.
Cumbria
Loughrigg Fell might not be the biggest peak in the Lake District but standing by the summit trig point you would hardy guess this.
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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…
Cumbria
Secretly tucked away behind Ambleside is the high valley of Scandale.
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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A walk on the banks of the river Eden, in the former Forest of Inglewood.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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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