Whinfell Beacon, Grayrigg near Kendal
Whinfell Beacon! A stone’s throw outside of Kendal, and now officially incorporated into the Lake District National Park, this is a hidden gem! Quiet and beautiful, off the beaten track […]
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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
Hayeswater, Patterdale
The walk up to Hayeswater in Patterdale is straightforward and fun, and perfect for a family walk. Park in Hartsop, less than 3 miles in total out and back.
Loughrigg Tarn, near Ambleside
Loughrigg Tarn just outside of Ambleside is a bit of a winner! Fantastic place for a picnic on a sunny day and a perfectly sized body of water for the […]
Hallin Fell, Ullswater
Thanks to Lee Benson for another contribution to the Family Walks website. This is a fantastic starter fell for children. Today’s walk was up Hallin Fell and along some of […]
Askham and Helton Fells
Thanks to Lee Benson and family for this walk. Today took us to Askham/Helton Fell. If you are approaching from Penrith turn right at the cross roads and this will […]
Catbells, near Braithwaite
Catbells, near Braithwaite and Keswick is a great first “proper” fell for young children, although is probably a bit too challenging for most under 3s, and our littlest (age 2) […]
The Helm, Oxenholme, Kendal
The Helm, near Oxenholme, which is just outside of Kendal. We started this walk at The Station Inn. It’s a lovely family pub with an awesome playground and bouncy castle […]
Wet Sleddale, south of Shap
Thanks again to Lee for this fantastic squelchy walk around Wet Sleddale. As the name suggests, you might get wet, so wellies at the ready! Using OS map OL5, park […]
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 