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Walking Routes & Trails
Hawkshead
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the Grizedale Forest Park. Further information is available from the visitor centre where maps for all the trails can be purchased.
Ravenglass
Shrink to 5cm in the indoor Meadowvole Maze. Try to reach the other side without being eaten! Follow Max Meadowvole through the maze and if you answer the questions correctly you may win a prize.
Kirkby Stephen
The famous Coast to Coast Packhorse has eased the way for thousands of walkers from all over the world for several years.
Grasmere
The tumbling waterfall of Aira Force, drops an impressive 65 feet. Its roaring falls set amongst enchanting woodland and landscaped glades with cheeky red squirrels and perfect picnic spots make for a great family day out.
Windermere
For beginners who want a flavour of the mountains, or for experienced walkers who want to tackle something a bit more adventurous.
Ambleside
The fells just west of Ambleside are gentler than the higher fells and offer a good introduction to those new to the Lake District.
Walk Route: Ambleside - Elterwater
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
- Miles: 5
Ambleside
As the A591 winds its way north from Ambleside to Keswick it passes close to the shores of Rydal Water and Grasmere offering glimpses of these two beautiful lakes.
Walk Route: Ambleside - Grasmere
- Duration: 3 - 4 hours
- Miles: 4
Ambleside
The great peaks of Wetherlam, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes rise up like a fortress wall and fill the skyline with dark craggy crests.
Walk Route: Ambleside - Elterwater
- Duration: 8 - 9 hours
- Miles: 14
Ambleside
It's time to leave the Queens Hotel but day two is really quiet and restful taking in the old lanes and bridleways which weave in and out of all the interesting corners of Rydal, Grasmere, Loughrigg, Skelwith Bridge and Elterwater.
Walk Route: Ambleside - Elterwater
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Miles: 7
Ambleside
The Fairfield Horseshoe is probably the most famous of the classic Lake District rounds - this classic walk takes in all the peaks that surround Rydal.
- Duration: 5 - 6 hours
- Miles: 11
Ambleside
Cutting deeply into the hills on the northern side of Ambleside, the wild and lonely valley of Scandale is a real surprise.
Walk Route: Ambleside - Sweden Bridge - Ambleside
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
- Miles: 3
Ambleside
Discover the much loved, inspirational scenery of the central lakes with time to sit back and reflect with a pint of Jennings Real Ale!
Walk Route: Ambleside - Elterwater - Grasmere - Ambleside
- Duration: 3 days
- Miles: 30
Ambleside
You don't have to climb to the top of the highest peaks to experience the magical mixture of mountain and water that makes the Lake District so special.
Walk Route: Ambleside - Lily Tarn - Todd Crag - Ambleside
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
- Miles: 3
Ambleside
Loughrigg Fell might not be the biggest peak in the Lake District but standing by the summit trig point you would hardy guess this.
- Duration: 3 - 4 hours
- Miles: 6
Ambleside
Secretly tucked away behind Ambleside is the high valley of Scandale.
- Duration: 5 - 6 hours
- Miles: 8
Ambleside
The triangle of fells sandwiched between Ambleside and Troutbeck terminates at the diminutive summit of Wansfell Pike.
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Miles: 6
Wigton
This is a strenuous round of 42 fells in the Lake District.
