Un-trodden in the heart of the Lakes
Hiking Difficult
One of the most beautiful valleys in the Lakes, a stone throw from Ambleside, and yet almost totally un-trodden, with no paths to follow for much of the walk. A swim on route adds an extra bonus. Follow paths from Ambleside to Buckstone Jum and an excellent swim, then follow Rydal Beck on diminishing paths and total remoteness to the head of the valley. Take your pick of summits to head for and blast uphill to re-join main paths on the summits. Head over St Sunday for excellent views and rolling descents. To return to Ambleside, follow the road back to Brotherswater and head up and over Dove Crag, and head over the ridge passing High and Low Pike.
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Away from help but easily accessed.
1 m away
This celebrated round packs a lot into its ten and a half miles, giving easy striding and ever-improving vistas culminating on one of the best-loved peaks in Lakeland.
Difficult Hiking
1.9 km away
Circumnavigate a beautiful little lake and visit one of the Lake District's most famous manmade landmarks.
Moderate Hiking
4.8 km away
The short route described here is ideal either as a half-day family adventure, or a quick blast between showers.
Easy Hiking
6.7 km away
A short family-friendly walk from Grasmere's Town Head, taking in a beautiful valley and an easy ridge to a classic Lakeland micro-summit, which feels much higher than its on-paper altitude suggests.
Moderate Hiking
7.9 km away
An excellent walk taking in an unusual combination of hills, and full of interest all the way.
Moderate Hiking
8.3 km away
This classic route has it all and is justly popular but don’t let the crowds put you off; wait until later in the day and there’s a good chance you’ll have it to yourself!
Extreme Hiking
8.4 km away
The second half of this route takes in much of the roughest ground in the Lake District and you need the fell craft of a goat to keep up a good pace.
Extreme Hiking
9.1 km away
This Cumbrian crowd-pleaser is an oldie, but a goodie.
Severe Hiking
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