start your Lake District One of the classic routes to explore the region on foot. The lakeside walk is fairly easy, through beautiful grassy swamps, with views of Lakeland Falls.
Expect to spend about an hour on this 3-kilometre walk, and don’t worry about being an expert hiker. The walk is also dog friendly and very convenient. Mobility scooters (called ‘Trampers’) are available for those in need if you call ahead.
The Old Man of Coniston rises over 792 meters above sea level and is a great walk for the less able-bodied.
A good place to start is the school or the Scout Scar car park in Coniston. It was a pleasant walk at first, but it did become more challenging as the hike progressed. Expect stunning views from the summit, but be prepared for a steep descent.
You’ll probably spend about six hours walking, so hGoing to the bar afterwards is practically essential. Coniston’s sun is extra lovely.
From the Swirls Car Park in Thirlmere you find one of the most direct walks to the top of Helvellyn.
Helvellyn is 950 meters high and is a steep climb to climb, so you’ll need suitable walking gear, and you may need to stop and take breaks on the way up. Once at the top, the views are spectacular, but it’s best to go in fair weather so your view isn’t obscured.
Blencathra Mountain, also known as Saddleback, is in the northern Lake District. It has six peaks, the tallest of which is Hallsfell Top at 868 meters above sea level.
From the Scales in Keswick, the entire hike to the Meadow Tops takes about four hours. This is another good walk on a clear day (or at least clear), as misty skies can spoil the stunning views of Hallsfell.
Grasmere may be one of the smaller lakes in the Lake District, but it’s as stunning as the others, as is the village itself.
So, from the village of Grasmere, head to Helm’s Crag. It’s a less-travelled trail to this low peak, which takes about three hours, but offers stunning views of the village, and unlike some other peaks on this list, the descent is easy. Pooh!
After the walk, Grasmere has many lovely pubs and places to visit, including the lovely loftFormer home of the famous poet William Wordsworth from 1799 to 1808.
Follow the high street in the village of Hartsop to Hayeswater, a reservoir turned mountain lake. Expect a slightly uneven gravel road – but there’s also a stone lighthouse at the end of the route, well worth a look.
You won’t find much refreshment on this walk, which takes at least two hours. However, nearby Patterdale does have a few pubs.
Another Helvellyn climb, although this one is certainly not for the faint of heart. It takes about four to five hours.
Start your walk in the village of Glenridding, near Ullswater, and make sure you’re well fed and rested before heading out. Striding Edges are steep and likely involve a little bit of scrambling. When you get to the top, you’ll know it’s worth it.
If you’ve been to Patterdale, you’ll recognize the iconic sights of St Sunday Crag.
Start your walk around Patterdale – Villages south of Ullswater – Before Head to picturesque Grizedale Tarn.back through the cliff itself, then at the white lion in Paterdale.
This is a stunning hill with stunning views over Ullswater. Park at St. Peter’s Church in Martindale, built in the 1880s, and start walking. You can retrace your steps, which is handy when visibility is poor.
It’s a short walk with a few narrow paths and possibly slippery grassy slopes, but is very easy and suitable for all walking abilities. You’ll also see the odd wooden benches scattered around for enjoying the view and resting when necessary.
The small village of Howtown is wonderful to visit, but is also an important starting point on the way to Glenridding.
You’ll pass Ullswater Lake and walk through the village of Patterdale. The weather can be changeable and you will encounter some rough trails. After the three-hour trek, you can return by ferry, which usually runs sporadically until four or five in the afternoon.
The three to four hour walk from Thirlemere to Blea Tarn is a beautiful but difficult trek.
You’ll walk up Harrop Tarn on the way, which is an easier tarn to traverse and has some beautiful scenery. Blea Tarn is a more challenging walk as you pass through the falls.
On the plus side, the work is worth it, as the views from Blea Tarn are worth seeing even when the weather is gloomy.
