Difficulty: Easy Wainwright Guide: Book Five – The Northern Fells Latrigg is one of the smallest of the Lake District Fells, yet what it lacks in height it makes up for in abundance with fantastic views over Derwent Water. Nestled at the Northern end of Keswick, leading into the Skiddaw Read more…
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Wainwright Guide: Book Three – The Central Fells Silver Howe is one of the fells that is often overlooked by its better known neighbours, but visitors to Grasmere should not pass up the opportunity to do this hike! It has fantastic views over both Grasmere and Rydal Water, Read more…
Difficulty: Moderate Wainwright Guide: Book Three – The Central Fells Overlooking the North end of Thirlmere, Raven Crag is one of the best walks in all the Lake District. It is a unique fell with a dramatic rock face, tall conifer plantation tree lines, a boardwalk to the summit and Read more…
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate Wainwright Guide: Book Four – Southern Fells Holme Fell is one of the more unique Wainwrights, offering fantastic views of the length of Coniston Water as well as the Old Man of Coniston, Lingmoor Fell and the Langdale Pikes. It is one of the lower Lake Read more…
Difficulty: Easy Wainwright Guide: Book Four – The Southern Fells Black Crag is one of my absolute favourite fells and my go-to hike to introduce people to hiking in the Lake District. The route from the National Trust Car Park at Tarn Hows takes less than an hour and is Read more…
Difficulty: Easy Wainwright Guide: Book Two – Far-Eastern Fe Troutbeck Tongue sits proudly in the middle of the Troutbeck Valley, flanked on one side by the fells of the Kentmere Horseshoe and on the other by the Kirkstone pass. Although small it is a fantastic short hike and provides lovely Read more…
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Wainwright Guide: Book Three – Central Fells Overlooking the sleepy quaker village of Grasmere, Helm Crag or ‘The Lion and the Lamb’ as it is affectionately known, is one of the crown jewels of the Central Fells. At only 405 metres in height it may not be the Read more…
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Wainwright Guide: Book Six – The North-Western Fells Fells: Catbells, Maiden Moor, High Spy The fells on the Western shores of Derwent Water provide one of the most easily recognisable Lakeland skylines. Often described as a fell for the whole family, Catbells holds a place in many hearts. Read more…
Difficulty: Easy-ModerateWainwright: Book Seven – The Western Fells Mellbreak Fell Looming over the Western shoreline of Crummock Water, Mellbreak is a distinctive feature of the landscape. It’s a nice stand alone warm-up walk before attempting some of the taller fells in the region such as High Stile Ridge or Grasmoor, Read more…
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate (depending on route taken) Mount Vesuvius Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanos in the world. The eruption that took place in 79AD descemated the city of Pompeii as well as other small townships in the surrounding areas such as Herculaneum and Oplontis. The Read more…