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.
events
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

 
Stay safe on the fells
Get the new guide from Mountain Rescue and stay safe on the fells.
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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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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


Find out more and request your free copy!
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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'