Irton Pike, near Santon Bridge
Irton Pike, just east of Santon Bridge in the Western Lake District is a fantastic family walk of less than 1.5 miles with stunning views
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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
Bowness Knott & Smithy Beck, Ennerdale Water
2 mile Smithy Beck trail at Ennerdale Water, or a slightly more tricky climb to Bowness Knott viewpoint
Sour Milk Gill, Buttermere
Starting from the pay and display car park, walk round the Fish Hotel onto the path towards the lakes. Follow the path and when you get a fork, take the left path which will lead you to the lake. With the lake in front of you, turn right which will then lead you to the base of the Sour Milk Gill falls.
Moss Force, Buttermere
Moss Force is only about a 150 metre walk from the free car park at the top of Newlands Pass to the falls. Take the left fork to go to the bottom cascade and the right fork to head towards the top one.
Tarn Hows and Tom Heights
An easy circular pushchair walk around Tarn Hows with an optional excursion to the waterfalls or Tom Heights
Cathedral Quarry, Little Langdale
Great adventures for young and old in the caves at Cathedral Quarry. A short walk across Slater Bridge from Little Langdale
Troutbeck – Brockhole Loop
3.5 mile loop from Town End in Troutbeck to Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere
Lord’s Seat, Whitbarrow Scar, Witherslack
A walk up Lord’s Seat on Whitbarrow Scar, near Witherslack that includes climbing, scree slopes, caves and woods
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 