“Mushroom” at Scout Scar, Underbarrow
The “mushroom” at Scout Scar, in between Underbarrow and Kendal in the south east Lake District is a popular, and rewarding easy walk for locals and tourists alike.
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We're an active family, with a 4 and 6 year old, from Bowness on Windermere in the Lake District. This page follows some of our adventures into the fells, pubs and local areas
Cunswick Scar, near Kendal
Cunswick Scar is an easy 3 mile circular walk, with only a small amount of gradient. Beautiful views over Kentmere, the SE lakes and Kendal.
Seat How Summit, Whinlatter Forest
Seat How Summit from Whinlatter Forest is a great family walk. 3.5 mile circular walk following easy to navigate trails. Amazing views over Derwentwater and Keswick and an adventure playground and cafe to finish!
Friar’s Crag, Keswick
Friar’s Crag, Keswick is a nice easy walk, offering stunning views of Derwentwater and the surrounding fells, including Catbells.
Latterbarrow, from Outgate / Hawkshead
Easy short climb up Latterbarrow near Outgate and Hawkshead
Loughrigg Fell, Grasmere
Loughrigg Fell is a great little family Wainwright to climb. Easy to navigate from White Moss or the A591 layby.
Grizedale Ridding Wood Trail
The Stick Man / Gruffalo trail in Grizedale Forest is fun for the kids and easy too. Follow the Ridding Wood trail signs
Easedale Tarn & Sour Milk Gill, Grasmere
Easedale Tarn and Sour Milk Gill from Grasmere is a lovely circular walk of approx 4 miles
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 