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10 Blencathra, Cumbria

This stile-free circular walk takes in two of the 214 fells featured in Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells

09 Crummock Water, Cumbria

Walked by Vivienne Crow With a gauze of mist hanging lazily over its dark waters and the dying bracken providing a rusty backdrop, September is an enchanting time to visit Crummock Water. In the woods, the canopy is taking on autumn hues, while red squirrels scamper about the floor, storing up food for the winter. […]

07 Place Fell, Cumbria

Catch the boat across Ullswater, Lakeland’s second largest water, then climb to the top of Place Fell

06 High Street, Cumbria

High Street is the highest peak in the Far Eastern Fells. Its summit was once used as a Roman Road, and later as a racecourse

05 Haystacks, Cumbria

This 597m summit has wondrous views over Buttermere, Crummock Water, Ennerdale and more