Category: summit
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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…
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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…
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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 (on sunny weekends) and mini golf. If you’re a customer of the pub, you can park in their car park at grid reference 536900 on…
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Barrow Fell, Braithwaite
Thinking about doing Catbells but want something quieter but just as gorgeous? Already done Catbells and want a similar challenge? Then look no further than Barrow Fell
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Glenridding Dodd
Glenridding Dodd (this is a Wainwright) on Ullswater. Not one for the feint hearted. This is a very steep climb and only really for the more experienced adventurous types. We took our 2.5 and 4.5 year olds and had to carry both of them for more than half of the ascent. Beware! We parked in…
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Orrest Head, Windermere
Orrest Head from Windermere town centre. OS map OL7 starting at GR414987 (route maps below). We parked for free in a lay by on the main road. To get to the parking, turn right from Windermere onto the main A591 and drive 100 mts, passing Windermere hotel on left and you’ll find a 2 hour…
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Sir John Barrow monument, Ulverston
Sunday afforded us some fantastic sunny weather, and we jumped on the chance to climb up to the “lighthouse” monument in Ulverston. Every time we drive past, my 4 year old asks if we can go up it, and today we finally said yes! We parked for free in the car park at Ford Park…
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Gummer’s How, Newby Bridge
This 1.5 mile return family walk allows you to summit Gummer’s How easily, offering fantastic views over Windermere.
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 