LAKE DISTRICT WALKS

What a stunning area of the Lake District - Loughrigg Tarn in the foreground, Elterwater to the centre left and the Langdale Pikes in the distance. This photo was taken by my drone and the walk is relatively flat with some stunning low level views - read on to learn...

The stunning Blea Tarn from above by drone. How amazing is this place? If you have never been - you have to go! BLEA TARN - a must visit lake district beauty spot!   Blea Tarn, nestled in the picturesque Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, is a...

The Lake District IN CUMBRIA, ENGLAND - A LAKELAND PARADISE with 16 Major lakes   The Lake District National Park in England is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, and its stunning lakes are the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite the name of...

5 of my favourite walks near keswick   Keswick is a lovely little market town right in the heart of the Lake District, perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to soak up some stunning scenery. It’s surrounded by dramatic hills and sits right next to...

5 of my favourite walks near Ambleside and Windermere   Nestled in the heart of England's stunning Lake District, Ambleside and Windermere are two of the most popular places that visitors like to base themselves - both having plenty of accomodation options. ...

Lake District: Cat Bells and Its Stunning Mountain Views When you think of the Lake District, you might picture breathtaking landscapes, shimmering lakes, and towering peaks that seem to go on forever. One of the most iconic spots in this beautiful national park is...

7 THINGS TO DO IN THE LAKE DISTRICT The Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most breathtaking destinations in the UK. Famous for its stunning lakes, rugged mountains, and picturesque villages, this national park attracts millions of visitors...

  Approaching the dramatic looking Sharp Edge ridge in the Lake District, leading up to Blencathra. Read on to learn more about this grand snowy walk to Blencathra...   There's not many more dramatic Lake District walks than Blencathra via Sharp Edge in the...

  The English Lake District is spectacular all year round - but in Autumn it is very special with the dramatic fall colours everywhere you look. Read on to learn about my favourite 5 places in the Lakes to visit in the Autumn When is the best time to visit the...

  The summit Mellbreak fell offers some stunning views of Buttermere and Crummock Water - and possibly has the best views of any fell in this area, including Fleetwith Pike & Haystacks!   Mellbreak walk in the Lake District   Mellbreak is an often...

  The stunning view from Fletwith Pike of Buttermere, Crummock Water and the surrounding fells. This must be one of the best Lake District views and it's easier to get here when you walk from Honister Slate Mine. Read on to learn about this walk   Fleetwith...

The panoramic views from Latrigg of Keswick are unequalled in the area - it's a must-do short walk in the Keswick area Latrigg Fell walk - a must do short walk in the Keswick area Latrigg Fell is one of the lower Lake District Fells standing at 368m tall but it has...

Helvellyn in the Lake District: All you need to know Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Helvellyn is not just one of the most famous peaks in England—it’s a bucket-list mountain for hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re an experienced...

  The stunning view of Thirlmire with Raven Crag to the right - one of the best Lake District views and one you'll see on this short, but steep walk    WALK OVERVIEW:WALK DISTANCE: 2.3 milesWALK TIME: 2 hoursWALK DIFFICULTY: MODERATEMAP ROUTE OF THIS...

  Walking along the formidable Sharp Edge en-route to the summit of Blencathra - my favourite Lake District ridge   Blencathra walk via Sharp Edge and Halls Fell Ridge   Sharp Edge has got to be one of the Lake Districts finest and most exhilarating...

  Aira Force Waterfall near Ullswater is one of the best known waterfalls in the Lake District and it's surprisingly easy to get too. Read on to find out everything you need to plan a day out here     Aira Force Waterfall Walk near Ullswater Aira Force...

  Hallin Fell gives some of the best views of Ullswater and is one of the easiest Wainwright's to walk too in the Lake District   A quick Hallin Fell walk with stunning views over Ullswater Hallin Fell is a popular and well-know Lake District fell with a...

  This blog features many Lake District Walks and here I've compiled what I think are the 10 Best Lake District Walks - this list contains walks of varying ability so there’s something for everyone in these routes! For any hiker to the lakes they are must-know...

  The summit of Place Fell looking east towards Pooley Bridge and the Pennines beyond      The superb Place Fell circular walk with stunning Lake District views Place Fell is a modest Lake District peak with stunning views in all directions and is an...

  Sharp-edge - what an excellent ridge walk in the Lake District! Get the adrenaline going with some Lake District ridges! I love a good walk that poses a bit of a challenge, gets the adrenaline going and requires a bit of scrambling on occasions. There are...

  Helm Crag is a modest Lake District fell in height but has a really distinctive and interesting summit, whilst giving some superb and dramatic views of Grasmere and the surrounding fells - it's one of my favourite mini-mountains in the Lakes   Helm Crag -...

  Catbells offers some of the best views that the Lake District has to offer for a relatively modest in height mountain/fell for the Lakes. It's also a quick walk and near Keswick so its very accessible. The best Cat bells short circular walking route IN THE LAKE...

What a view over Loughrigg Tarn with the Langdale Pikes in the distance  A short Loughrigg Tarn circular walk, near Ambleside, from Skelwith Bridge via Elterwater  Distance: 3.9 milesTime: 1.5 hours (longer with recommended stops at Loughrigg Tarn and Elterwater...

You will get stunning views of Patterdale & Glenridding and Ullswater on this walk - one of the Lake Districts most popular walks  Ullswater circular walk, around Place Fell from Sandwick via Patterdale overview:WALK OVERVIEW:DISTANCE: 7.2 milesTIME: 4 hoursTOTAL...

Looking down Buttermere towards Fleetwith Pike on this cold winters day in February. You wouldn't think it on this photo but we'll experience all weathers in a couple of hours. This walk around Buttermere is my favourite 'flat' walk in the Lakes and is relatively...

The best view of Grasmere lake is up on Loughrigg Terrace, which not many people visit (choosing to stay by the lake shore) But it's not much effort to walk up to this viewpoint and this circular walk of about 2 hours is quite an easy walk to do!   2 OF THE BEST...

Taking in the stunning views of Ullswater from one of the best vantage points anywhere around the lake on this walk to Aira Force Ullswater Aira Force walk details: Ullswater walk distance: 5 miles circular Ullswater walk time: 3 hours Ullswater walk Difficulty: Easy...

One of my best views in the Lake District looking over Ullswater from Green Hill below Gowbarrow Fell. There aren't many better views than this for me and when the tree's and bracken are golden in the Autumn and the sun is shining it's extra special. You can discover...

Possibly the best walk in the Lake District?  On this walk to Haystacks you will see some of the best views in the Lake District. Here we can see Haystacks to the left with the sun setting behind Red Pike and Buttermere and Crummock water in the distance.  WALK...

Tarn Hows is one of the most popular Lake District walks and  tourist destinations and is a great walk no matter what level of fitness and age! Tarn Hows National Trust walk overview: Tarn Hows Walk Distance: 2.8 miles (4.4km) Tarn Hows Walk Time: 1.5 hours  Tarn Hows...

What a view from the Castlehead viewpoint (near Keswick) looking over Derwent Water towards Borrowdale with Catbells to the right and Walla Crag just off to the left of the photo. This view has got to be one of my best in the whole of the Lake District Keswick to...

Helvellyn is one of the Lakes most popular walks and I've done it plenty of times. Striding Edge is the must-do route, and here we can see Striding Edge with Red Tarn to the left and Ullswater Lake just visible in the distance.   Helvellyn walk via Striding Edge &...

Looking down towards one of my favourite ridges in England - Sharp Edge, en-route to the summit of Blencathra. If you have a head for heights - you need to have a go at Sharp Edge! Read on to learn more  WALK OVERVIEW:DISTANCE: 5.1 milesTIME: 3 hoursTOTAL ASCENT:...

Soaking in the stunning sunny autumnal views above Blea Tarn in the Lake District looking towards the Langdale Pikes. It doesn't get much better than this! Blea Tarn - one of my favourite places in the Lake District   Blea Tarn is a photographers dream and one of...

The view from the top of the exhilarating Jack's Rake scramble at the top of Pavey Ark in the Langdale Pikes. You can see Stickle Tarn to the bottom centre, Windermere Lake to the far left, Coniston Water centre in the far distance and the small Blea Tarn to the...

One of the best photos of the day - view from the most southern end of Low Fell looking towards Crummock Water and the distant Buttermere fells as the sun goes down behind me. What an awesome evening summers walk this was. Low Fell Walk Route Map Low Fell is not as...

A classic Lake District view, looking over Buttermere towards Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks. Buttermere - my favourite of all the lakes  Buttermere is possibly my favourite Lake District lakes (I know it's a mere not a lake haha) and a walk around it is one of the best...

You'll get stunning views of Ullswater, Patterdale, Glenridding and the surrounding fells on this walk   Ullswater walk from Howtown to Glenridding overview: Ullswater walk distance: 6.1 miles Ullswater walk time: 4 hours Ullswater walk difficulty: Easy Ullswater walk...

2 best Scafell Pike Walk routes to climb the Highest mountain in England Scafell Pike is a mountain the English Lake District and is the highest point in England. Scafell Pike's height is 978m above sea level. This is why so many people want walk to it’s summit. It’s...

Looking west from Walla Crag, towards the peaks of Crag Hill and Grisedale Pike, with Derwent Water buried beneath the cloud. A quick evening walk up to Walla Crag to see a spectacular cloud inversion in the Lake District This is quite a short blog post compared to my...

This view of Wastwater was voted Britain’s Favourite View in 2007 by television viewers so has to be included! My personal 10 Best Lake District views I've visited the Lake District a lot over the years and being a keen walker & photographer I've explored many of...

Ullswater from Green Hill on this Gowbarrow Fell walk, looking towards Glenridding and the Helvellyn range. This is a lovely walk providing some of the best views of Ullswater in my opinion, and also includes the popular Aira Force.   Gowbarrow Fell walk from...

Looking towards the summit of Fairfield - one of my best views from the days walking in the Lake District. The river in the foreground made for a nice little composition. It was also a great little place to stop off and grab a bite to eat. And because this Fairfield...