Lake District Walks

The Lake District offers breathtaking hiking adventures, where dramatic peaks, serene lakes, and timeless villages create one of the UK’s most iconic walking destinations. From gentle lakeside strolls to challenging mountain scrambles, the Lake District offers a rich variety of trails that cater to every level of walker, all set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty.

Start your journey by exploring the shores of Windermere or Derwentwater, where peaceful paths wind through ancient woodlands and open up to sweeping water views. For those craving elevation, tackle the towering heights of Helvellyn via Striding Edge or conquer England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike. Each route is packed with scenic drama, from rugged ridgelines to hidden tarns nestled among the fells.

The region’s charm doesn’t stop at the scenery. Lakeland villages like Grasmere, Ambleside, and Keswick offer cosy cafés, local pubs, and centuries of literary and cultural history. Walk in the footsteps of Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, and generations of hillwalkers drawn to this inspiring landscape.

• 
  Buttermere Circular Walk – One of the Lake District’s Best Low-Level All Abilities Lake Walks.
  If you’re looking for an easy, photogenic walk in the Lake District, Buttermere is a solid gold classic. This circular lake route is suitable for all abilities and has everything you could want from a short low-level walk – mountain views, waterfalls, woodland, and reflections galore.
• 
  Old Man of Coniston Circular Walk – 11km Coniston Lake Hike passing Brown Pike, Buck Pike & Dow Crag
  The Old Man of Coniston is one of the most popular hikes in the Lake District — and for good reason. This route gives you big views, mountain tarns, and a real summit feel without being too technical. It’s a proper day out in the fells, ideal for walkers looking to step up from the lower-level routes.
• 
  Scafell Pike Walk, Lake District – England’s Highest Mountain at 978m, Offering a Strenuous but Rewarding Hike
  At 978m (3,209ft), Scafell Pike is the highest point in England and a bucket-list mountain for walkers across the UK. Most people tackle it from Wasdale, a direct but demanding route with a steady, rocky climb that leads to unforgettable summit views, on a clear day! This isn’t just a walk; it’s a serious mountain hike with some rough terrain, but it’s well worth the effort.
• 
  Cat Bells Walk, Lake District – A Classic, Short, Circular Ridge Walk with Big Views over Derwentwater.
  Cat Bells is a small but iconic fell standing proud above Derwentwater. It’s one of the most walked routes in the Lake District, and with good reason. It’s a short walk, it’s accessible, and it rewards you with classic Lakeland views across lakes, fells and valleys. If you’re looking for a perfect half-day hike, this is it.
• 
  Helvellyn via Striding Edge Walk – 8 Mile Circular Walk from Glenridding in the Lake District, Cumbria, North England.
  Helvellyn is the third highest peak in England and has become a favourite for walkers thanks to the stunning views and its legendary ridges — Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. This 9 mile circular walk starts from Glenridding and follows a classic route up via Striding Edge to the summit of Helvellyn, before looping back down via Swirral Edge and past Red Tarn.