Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District

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By familywalkslakes on June 5, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

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 […]

By familywalkslakes on May 30, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

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.

By familywalkslakes on May 29, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

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 […]

By familywalkslakes on May 24, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

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 […]

By familywalkslakes on May 23, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

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 […]

By familywalkslakes on May 22, 2016 • ( 3 Comments )

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) […]

By familywalkslakes on May 15, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

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 […]

By familywalkslakes on May 14, 2016 • ( 2 Comments )

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 […]

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