Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District

Category: >2.5 miles

  • Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater

    Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater

    Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog, Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater. Today’s walk started at Sandwick, which is about two miles past Martindale Church on the Howtown Road (Ullswater). The car park is small but not often used as most people start walks in this area from Howtown or the…

  • Kirkstone Pass to Brotherswater Inn

    Kirkstone Pass to Brotherswater Inn

    A one way walk from the top of the Kirkstone Pass to Brotherswater Inn required a bit of logistical planning!  We are lucky enough to have two cars and so left one at the bottom and drove the other to the top. This is a pretty tough walk for little feet, approx 4km of ups…

  • Hayeswater, Patterdale

    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.

  • Hallin Fell, Ullswater

    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 the Ullswater Way to the Lowther Barn cafe. Hallin is the starting point for a lot of young walkers in the Penrith area as you…

  • Askham and Helton Fells

    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 take you to a park beside a cattle grid. Cross the cattle grid and follow the track up towards the wood on the right. At…

  • Catbells, near Braithwaite

    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) had to be carried most of the way up in the sling. But our 4 year old LOVED it! It can get very busy, particularly…

  • Wet Sleddale, south of Shap

    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 in the car park right next to the dam at grid reference 555114.  You’ll find Wet Sleddale on the south side of Shap. A full…

  • Bowscale Tarn, near Mungrisdale

    Bowscale Tarn, near Mungrisdale

    Bowscale Tarn near Mungrisdale is an easy 3.5 mile out and back walk up to a beautiful and peaceful mountain tarn. The ascent is gradual and the path very easy to navigate.