Lake District Walks
The majestic mountains (or 'fells') are one of the top attractions in the Lake District. They offer stunning views and a range of difficulties, from easy family strolls to challenging scrambles along jagged ridges. Here we've picked out some of our favourite fell walks for you to explore.
Safety on the Fells
The mountains can be dangerous. Weather changes quickly. Be prepared before you set out.
- Plan Your Route: Choose a walk that matches your fitness and experience. Check the weather forecast specifically for the mountains (e.g., MWIS).
- Tell Someone: Let someone know your route and what time you expect to be back.
- Wear the Right Gear: Wear sturdy walking boots with good grip. Pack waterproof layers, a hat, and gloves, even on a sunny day.
- Navigate Properly: Carry a map and compass and know how to use them. A fully charged phone with a GPS app is a good backup, but don't rely on it.
- Pack Essentials: Take plenty of food and water, a torch (headtorch is best), a first-aid kit, and an emergency whistle and survival bag.
- In an Emergency: If you are lost or injured, dial 999 or 112 and ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue.
Family Friendly Fell Walks
Brandelhow BayFell Side MineRannerdale to ButtermereDodd WoodHayeswater from HartsopScale Hill and Crummock Water LoopAira Force LoopCastle CragWhite Moss, Rydal Water & Caves to GrasmereAira Force to Glenridding with Steamer ReturnTarn Hows CircuitKeswick Lakeside RoundEnnerdale Water and Smithy Beck FallsOrrest Head and Lake WindermereDodd Wood & St Bega's ChurchEasedale TarnBinsey LoopCastlerigg Stone Circle, Tewet Tarn, and Low RiggTilberthwaite, Hodge Close, Cathedral Cavern & Slater BridgeLittle Town to Little DaleGreat Wood, Walla Crag Via Cat Gill & Falcon CragThe Borrowdale Yews & Stockley BridgeButtermere to Bleaberry Tarn & Dodd (Buttermere)Haweswater to Small Water TarnBrockhole Visitor Centre & Townend National TrustHesket Newmarket to CaldbeckThirlmere & Fisherplace GillGrasmere to Alcock TarnRosthwaite to Scale Close Coppice