Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District

Tag: north east

  • Angletarn Pikes, Bannerdale

    Angletarn Pikes, Bannerdale

    After camping on the shores of Ullswater, at Waterside House campsite, we were spoilt for choice with walks in the locality.  After much deliberation we decided to go for Angle Tarn and Angletarn Pikes, on Martindale Common, with the hope of seeing some of the red deer.

  • Brotherswater, Patterdale

    Brotherswater, Patterdale

    Brotherswater, in Patterdale is a beautiful and quiet place to visit.  You can do the short, 2.3 mile loop around the water, or if you have very young children, just the walk from the car park to the little beach for a picnic and paddle!

  • Walla Crag, Borrowdale

    Walla Crag, Borrowdale

    The views from the top of Walla Crag, at 379 metres (1243 feet), are simply stunning. And at this height, it’s another Wainwright Fell ticked off the list. Our 5 year old had no problems at all summiting this one, although it is steep in places. But it’s easy to navigate and not too far…

  • Dunmallard Hill, Pooley Bridge

    Dunmallard Hill, Pooley Bridge

    If you wish to simply circumnavigate Dunmallard Hill, then go through the gate next to the large sign post and turn either left of right. This will take you all the way round and back to the car park. You can also follow the path that takes you to the top from here.

  • Dob Gill and Harrop Tarn, Thirlmere

    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.

  • 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…

  • 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…