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Lake District Walks

There are some spectacular walks in the Lake District. This is England's largest National Park covering around 885 square miles. It includes Scafell Pike – England’s highest mountain and Wastwater - its deepest lake.

I have heard it described as “Switzerland in miniature” which might be stretching things a bit but it is an area of tremendous scenic beauty.

Its location on the north west coast of England, coupled with its mountainous geography, means it is subject to high rainfall and Seathwaite in Borrowdale is the wettest inhabited place in England.

The area has strong associations with the early 19th century poetry and writings of William Wordsworth and the Lake Poets.

Lake District walks provide perhaps the most dramatic walking in England but this brings with it a need for respect for the terrain and weather which can do unexpected things. I have suffered hailstorms in July at altitude!

Scroll down to see Lake District walks.

If you will require Accommodation in the Lake District, see Accommodation For Walkers page.

Lake District Walks With "Traffic Light" Rating

For an explanation of the "traffic light "rating see My Walks page.

Each symbol = 2½ miles

The start point for all walks can be located on Google Maps. Click here.

A slide show of photos from the walks marked with * feature on a slide show on YouTube - click the logo below.

Allen Crags and Glaramara *

Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam

Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell

Fairfield Horseshoe *

Grisedale Pike

Kentmere Pike and Harter Fell from Longsleddale

Langdale Pikes

Place Fell *

Red Pike and High Stile

Scafell Pike From Wasdale Head *

Sharp Edge and Blencathra *

Skiddaw

Striding Edge and Helvellyn *

Uldale Fells

Whitbarrow

Maps used on these walks:

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