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.
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
Dob Gill and Harrop Tarn, Thirlmere
Dob Gill has some lovely little waterfalls on the way up to Harrop Tarn, near Thirlmere. It’s an easy 2.6 mile loop walk that is well signed from the car park.
Lanty’s Tarn and Keldas, Glenridding
Lanty’s Tarn is a beautiful and accessible spot near Glenridding. Just beyond is the peak of Keldas, which has stunning views over Ullswater.
Gowbarrow and High Cascades, Ullswater
Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog. Gowbarrow and High Cascades, Ullswater. We have also done this walk, and it offers amazing views over Ullswater and surrounding […]
Scale Force and Crummock Water
Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog. Scale Force and Crummock Water. After parking up in Buttermere (there are several car parks including a National Trust […]
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 