Category: Walks
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Buttermere Circular Walk: Route Map, Parking & What to Expect
The Buttermere circular walk gets the perfect balance between being just long enough to leave you satisfied and gentle enough for when you want to take things a little easier. It’s just as good in full sunshine, where the crystal clear water will hold your attention, as it is on a rainy day when the…
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Rydal Falls to Buckstones Jump Walk: Route Map, Parking & Swimming Guide
The Rydal Falls to Buckstones Jump walk is a stunningly beautiful trail in the heart of the central Lake District. It’s also incredibly varied, which I think is one of the reasons I keep returning to it and why it stays in my mind long after. First up along the trail is ‘The Grot’: a…
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Angle Tarn Walk from Patterdale: Route Map, Parking & What to Expect
The Angle Tarn walk is probably one of the most iconic in the Lake District. Angle Tarn sits high up in the fells, and the views out over it towards the surrounding mountains (like Helvellyn, Dollywagon Pike and Raise to name a few) are just stunning. My guide covers the Angle Tarn walk from Patterdale…
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Stock Ghyll Force Walk from Ambleside: Route Map, Parking & What to Expect
The Stock Ghyll Force walk is a quick, relatively easy, family friendly walk that can be done from the centre of Ambleside in around an hour. Within that hour, you get to see and experience an incredible waterfall while exploring more of what Ambleside has to offer. It’s also great if you’re short on time.…
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Alcock Tarn Walk from Grasmere: Route Map, What to Expect & Parking
The Alcock Tarn walk from Grasmere almost feels like a secret when you get on the trail. Then you wonder why it doesn’t get more attention: the Alcock Tarn route is stunning. This trail shows you some of the most iconic scenery in central Lakes. The walk to Alcock Tarn is great in its own…
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Elterwater to Cathedral Cave Walk: Route Guide, Map & Parking
The Elterwater to Cathedral Cave walk is a great, low level Lake District walk, taking you to one of the most iconic places to visit in the National Park. Not only is it incredibly atmospheric inside, but it also puts into context some of the Lake District’s history as the cave is actually a disused…
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Harter Fell & Nan Bield Pass Walk from Mardale Head: Route, Map & Parking
The Harter Fell & Nan Bield Pass walk from Mardale Head gives you the opportunity to experience an incredibly remote area that still feels wild. In my opinion it’s one of the best eastern Lake District walks if you like dramatic scenery and want to beat the crowds. There are actually two Harter Fells. One…
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Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge Walk: Route, Map & Parking
The Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge walk is one of the most versatile, low-level and family friendly, easy Lake District walks you’ll find. It’s an area I come to pretty often, either to do this walk, or as a starting point for other walks in the area. Even if you’re not looking for an accessible walk,…
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Tongue Pot Eskdale: How to Get There, Map & Wild Swimming Spots
Tongue Pot, Eskdale is an incredible rocky pool with steep rock walls on the River Esk that’s great for wild swimming. I love this spot and think the walk to Tongue Pot is one of the best easier to moderate walks in the Western Lake District. The water is crystal clear, and the views of…
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Rydal Cave Walk: Route Guide, Map & Parking
The Rydal Cave walk is one of the best, easier and family friendly walks in the Lake District. Due to the fact you can do the walk in under two hours with plenty of stops, it’s one I do really regularly (at least once a month) as it never gets old. My Rydal Cave walk…