On foot...
The Lake District offers walks for all abilities from the challenging Coast to Coast walk to some beautiful short walking routes which are perfect for relaxing walking holidays
Voted time and again the walker's favourite UK destination, the Lake District is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts.
Although a relatively small area, the Lake District contains a huge variety of opportunities for walkers.
Maybe you want to experience the classic lake, valley or ridge walks made famous through countless articles and guidebooks? Most are easily accessed from the major Lakes tourist centres via regular public transport services, and many low-level routes are suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
Updated information on those routes that have been affected by last years floods is now available at the LDNPA and CCC websites.
On foot in the Lake District, Cumbria
Long distance walking
Including the Cumbria Way, C2C, Dales way and Pennine Way.
long distance routes
Jennings Adventure Ale Trails
Day walking
The Lake District, Cumbria has a wealth of walks for all ages and abilities
routes
polartec walks
open access walks
Wainwright
Family walking
Cumbria is full of quiet pathways suitable for all ages and abilities.
miles without stiles
Events
The latest events and challenges taking place in the Lake District, Cumbria.
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orienteering
Useful links
The Wainwright Society
Alfred Wainwright (1907-1991) will always be known for his famous Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. These handwritten and hand-drawn works of art have given inspiration to all true fellwalkers for the past forty years. The Wainwright Society aims to keep alive the things which Alfred Wainwright promoted through his guidebooks and publications.
Wainwright Society
Guides and Podcasts
The Countryside Code
Helping everyone to respect, protect and enjoy our countryside.
countryside code
Fix the Fells
A number of organisations are working to Fix the Fells. Check out the projects and see how you can help.
fix the fells
Miles without stiles
21 simple stile-free routes for wheelchairs and buggies.
miles without stiles
Practical information
All you need to know to get the most from your walks.
practical advice
Walkers are Welcome
In April 2009, Kirkby Stephen became the first town in Cumbria to be awarded Walkers are Welcome status. The national Walkers are Welcome (WaW) scheme involves a longterm commitment to surveying local paths, establishing a new rights of way problem reporting system and improving facilities for walkers.
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Find a provider
Using this search
Find a walking holiday specialist, guide for the day and details of baggage transport.Jennings Ale Trails
Long distance walks with stunning scenery, cosy accommodation, good food and real ale from Jennings.
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Order Walking Guides
Walking guides from Polartec
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Lakeland Walker
Walkers welcome
Walkers Welcome Accreditation from Visit Britain. If you are a walker you know how helpful it is to stay somewhere that offers facilities such as a dry room for your wet gear!
walkers welcome
Cumbria Tourism Awards
Cumbrian Heavy Horses, winners of 'Tourism Experience of the Year 2010'
