Tag: lake walks
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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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The Best Loughrigg Fell Walk Route: Map & Parking Guide
The Loughrigg Fell Walk near Rydal and Grasmere is a relatively short, sharp fell walk that gets to the point pretty quickly. Making it a great one if you’re short on time, want great views and a workout as a bonus. This is often my go-to on longer summer evenings for this reason. My Loughrigg…
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Old Man of Coniston Walk Guide: Route Map, Parking, Difficulty & Time
Author & Photography: Fay Doyle The Old Man of Coniston walk is one of my favourites in the Lake District. The landscape is dramatic from the moment you get out of the car, whatever the weather is doing. From the Walna Scar car park, the walk is roughly 6.4km/3.97 miles with an ascent of 593m/1,945ft.…