Catch the boat from Glenridding across Ullswater to nearby Howtown, then enjoy a 7-mile hill walk back via the 657m summit of Place Fell. <\/p>

Is there a better way to start a fell walk than with a boat trip across Ullswater? With imposing mountains shrinking boat and passengers into appropriate perspective, it\u2019s hard not to be awed by this magnificent natural arena.<\/p>\n

Judge for yourself by catching the \u2018steamer\u2019 from Glenridding to Howtown. Lakeside trails, magical woods and open fells then vie for your attention as you walk back via Place Fell. Keep eyes (and ears) open for the red deer<\/a> that roam Lakeland\u2019s eastern fringes.<\/p>\n

Lake District walks<\/h4>\n
Of all the national parks in Britain, the Lake District in North England is arguably the most celebrated \u2013 discover the area\u2019s fells, rivers, waters and towns with our guide to the best walks in the Lake District National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Place Fell walk<\/h2>\n
7 miles\/11.6km | 4.5 hours | challenging | 595m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Howtown<\/h4>\n
From Howtown\u2019s pier, walk the shore path, with the water on your right.<\/p>\n
Reaching a lane, turn right and then left through a gate. A short rise leads to another gate, beyond which you head right along the base of Hallin Fell, soon enjoying views across the lake.<\/p>\n
Keep to the lakeshore path through Hallinhag Wood, home to the Poetry Stones \u2013 moss-covered boulders inscribed with verse by poet Kathleen Raine.<\/p>\n
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Useful information<\/h3>\n

Starting point<\/h4>\n
Catch the Ullswater \u2018Steamer\u2019<\/a> from Glenridding to start the walk from Howtown (01768 482229). There are pay-and-display car parks in Glenridding, including one at the pier, CA11 0US; or catch the 508 bus from Penrith to Glenridding.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Explorer OL5<\/p>\n

Eat\/drink<\/h4>\n
The White Lion Inn<\/a>, 400 yards off route in Patterdale, serves up simple, reasonably priced pub grub (017684 82214)<\/p>\n

Place Fell walk<\/h2>\n
7 miles\/11.6km | 4.5 hours | challenging | 595m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Sandwick Beck<\/h4>\n
The trees are replaced by meadows and a bridge is crossed over Sandwick Beck. Turn left along the lane through peaceful Sandwick and, just after the last building, take the trail on the right, climbing beside a wall.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Sandwick<\/h4>\n
About 0.5 miles beyond Sandwick, take the path rising left after a ford and immediately fork right (south-west). This winds its way up on to flatter, damper ground where it nearly vanishes.<\/p>\n

Place Fell walk<\/h2>\n7 miles\/11.6km | 4.5 hours | challenging | 595m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Sandwick Beck<\/h4>\nThe trees are replaced by meadows and a bridge is crossed over Sandwick Beck. Turn left along the lane through peaceful Sandwick and, just after the last building, take the trail on the right, climbing beside a wall.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Sandwick<\/h4>\nAbout 0.5 miles beyond Sandwick, take the path rising left after a ford and immediately fork right (south-west). This winds its way up on to flatter, damper ground where it nearly vanishes.<\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Map<\/h4>\nOS Explorer OL5<\/p>\n

Place Fell walk<\/h2>\n
7 miles\/11.6km | 4.5 hours | challenging | 595m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Sandwick Beck<\/h4>\n
The trees are replaced by meadows and a bridge is crossed over Sandwick Beck. Turn left along the lane through peaceful Sandwick and, just after the last building, take the trail on the right, climbing beside a wall.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Sandwick<\/h4>\n
About 0.5 miles beyond Sandwick, take the path rising left after a ford and immediately fork right (south-west). This winds its way up on to flatter, damper ground where it nearly vanishes.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Explorer OL5<\/p>\n