Parking on the National Trust Car Park on the edge of Buttermere Lane, walk across the foot of the lake. Upon reaching Burness Wood the path begins to climb, once you are above the treeline there are wonderful views over Buttermere. It can be quite cool on the tops, so it’s worth packing hats and …
Haystacks was a favourite of Wainwright’s and became his final resting place. Upon visiting the Innonimate tarn (close to the summit) he asked for his ashes to be scattered there. The views throughout the walk are breathtaking and some of the finest you’ll find in the Lake District. Parking at Galegarth, begin by following a …
This is a short walk through beautiful landscape. Parking at Park Bridge, cross the bridge and turn right at the footpath sign ahead. The walk then leads through Low Park and above High Park Fell. As you climb above the brow it unveils a fantastic view of Crummock Water below. Follow the dry stone wall …
This is quite a long walk and falls into a figure of eight so it can easily be split into two. Park at the village of Braithwaite and continue on foot, leaving the village behind. A path follows the lower slopes of the smaller fell, Barrow, which then leads onto the valley road. Leave the road …
Kings How and Castle Crag form the dramatic jaws of Borrowdale. The ragged crags resemble teeth. Castle Crag stands at 951 feet, it’s the only fell below 1000ft that has been awarded Wainwright’s recognition, featuring in his ‘Guide to the Lake District Fells’. Wainwright described it as being: “magnificently independent, ruggedly individual and aggressively unashamed …
This is four Wainrights in one. Starting at Overbeck Bridge, begin by walking along the edges of Yewbarrow and continuing until you reach the top of Dore Head. From there carry on towards the summit of Red Pike. The summit of Red Pike perches on the edge of a precipice and boasts thrilling views. It’s named …
The fell stands alone, Wainwright described it as being ‘isolated and independent of other high ground, aloof’. There are no connecting ridges and little possibility of walk variations. From the Kirkstile Inn (near Loweswater) follow the lane the runs beneath the Inn, gradually climbing uphill. The lane transforms into a stony track as you ascend. Upon …
There’s a small car park Cinderdale Common, from there, climb up Lad Hows ridge. The ascent is quite hard going, with a slight respite in the middle before a steep climb to the summit. The views from the summit of Grasmoor are spectacular, overlooking the Solway Firth across to Scotland. On a clear day it’s …
This a short but picturesque walk with woodland scenery and views over the small tranquil lake and surrounding fells. This walk can be quite busy, down to its proximity to the popular tourist haunts of Ambleside and Grasmere. Upon crossing Pelter Bridge you will come across the grounds of Rydal Hall. Which is also well …
At 1,160 ft, Rannerdale Knott’s is fairly short, yet rugged in stature. The walk takes just a couple of hours. It’s a peaceful hike and in late spring there are stunning displays of bluebells on the fellsides. Starting at the Hause point, National Trust car park, the footpath begins leading upwards from the outset. The …
