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. […]
08 Derwent Water, Cumbria
A low-level walk in the Lake District with views to rival the high fells
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
04 Great Rigg, Cumbria
This all-day walking adventure in Lakeland has it all…
03 Mosedale Horseshoe, Cumbria
This classic Lake District ridge walk loops the remote, bowl-like valley of Mosedale via a series of iconic peaks.
02 Scafell Pike, Cumbria
In August 1802, Samuel Taylor Coleridge descended a route now called Broad Stand…
01 Claife Heights, Cumbria
This Lakeland adventure offers mouthwatering views to some of England’s highest peaks
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