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Access for all »The Lake District National Park Authority have put together Miles without Stiles routes at www.lake-district.gov.uk/index/enjoying/outdoors/miles_without_stiles.htm, ideal for those in wheelchairs, buggies or who find walking a challenge. There are 21 simple short options to give a blast of fresh air without tramping for hours or negotiating stiles. All routes have been 'road tested' by local residents using wheelchairs, and a grading scheme has been adopted in terms of surface quality and gradient. The most recently introduced walk to be created is a high level wheelchair friendly route on Latrigg bringing new opportunities to those with limited mobility. This is a Bassenthwaite Reflections project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. A carefully graded hardcore 592m section has been opened up from the Gale Road car park to the crest of 368m. The summit of Latrigg is a superb vantage point with magnificent views from the Helvellyn range in the east, to Keswick, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake. There is no pdf to download with this section, please visit the website www.lake-district.gov.uk/index/enjoying/outdoors/miles_without_stiles.htm
Barrow Fell »Although Barrow Fell is of modest height at 455 metres (1494'), there are excellent 360° views from the summit, a great reward for not too much effort.
Brund Fell and King's How »A short undulating circular walk over terrain which is decidedly different from the rest of the Lake District. This is a walk with a wide variety of interest and well worth undertaking the steep initial climb it requires. 5.5 miles
Castlehead »Castlehead is a low wooded hill close to the town centre only 162m high with splendid views for minimum effort. On the top is a dial giving the names of all the hills which can be seen. The view commands the full expanse of Derwentwater aswell as the town of Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake. Distance 1.8 miles
Catbells and Derwentwater Lakeshore »From the moment you step on the fell you can start to enjoy sensational panoramic views over Keswick, Derwentwater and Borrowdale. In the West the views of Newlands Valley and the Western Fells make this walk without rival for such a small amount of effort. The beautiful Catbells, on the western shore of Derwentwater, has always been a magnet for walkers. But Catbells’ popularity - boosted recently on TV by Griff Rhys Jones and Julia Bradbury - is causing severe parking problems at the foot of the Fell. Indiscriminate parking on the narrow winding approach road is causing serious danger, inconvenience and environmental damage. Cumbria County Council is urging walkers to use BOAT, BUS or BOOTS to access the fell. Download details of the walk for more information. Distance - 3.5 miles.
Cockermouth Town Trail »Take a fascinating walk through the history of the town of Cockermouth.
Derwentwater - walks using the Keswick Launch »Keswick Launches are a great way to combine a walk and a cruise on Derwentwater.
Keswick Landings to Ashness - Lakeside walk taking you past Friar's Crag and Calfclose Bay to Ashness
Hawse End to Lodore Landings - Gentle lakeshore walk which ends at the Lodore waterfalls
Ashness Bridge and Surprise View - Picturesque uphill route past the often photographed Ashness Bridge and up to the stunning scene from Surprise View.
Rosthwaite - Watendlath - Keswick - Rugged but stunning walk taking in the best of the Borrowdale views
Hawse End to Brandelhow via Catbells - Strenuous walk to top of Catbells but you are met with some of the most beautiful views in the Lakes.
Forest Walks and Nature Trails »Walking in Whinlatter Forest, Dodd Wood, around Thirlmere and Ennerdale Forest. There is a great choice of walking in the forests of the North Lakes from short trails suitable for buggies and wheel chairs to access to climb fells such as Dodd and Grisedale Pike.
Friar's Crag, Derwentwater, Keswick »A gentle stroll to one of the most photographed viewpoints in Keswick. A buggy friendly walk for families. The route from the boat landings to Friars Crag is suitable for wheelchairs. Time - one hour.
Glaramara »For anyone who has never climbed a Lakeland summit, Glaramara is perhaps the best fell to begin with. The ascent is fairly easy yet it still gives the climber a great appreciation of the Cumbrian fells.
Great Wood and Derwentwater Lakeshore »A lovely route through the woods and back along the lakeshore. Excellent views for comparatively little exertion. This walk is a shorter version of the Walla Crag route taking you on a path through Great Wood beneath the crag. Distance - 4.3 miles, taking around 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace, plus stops .
High Rigg and St Johns in the Vale »An interesting fell and valley circular walk, away from the crowds. This can be a car free day. Distance – about 7 miles/ 11 kms, taking around 4 hours at a leisurely pace, plus stops, for the whole route.
Keswick Railway Path »This buggy friendly path along the former railway track runs for four miles between Keswick and Threlkeld. You can walk as far as you wish and simply re-trace your steps. The railway footpath is also suitable from the Keswick side for wheelchair users.
Stonethwaite Valley »A low level walk through contrasting and spectacular Lakeland valley scenery with striking river features.
The Cumbria Way - Introduction »A 70 mile walk from Ulverston to Carlisle via Keswick. Walking the Cumbria Way is an exhilarating journey through an enticing mix of Cumbria's natural splendour and intriguing heritage. It is a walk of contrasting landscapes and changing character, including many peaceful parts of the wonderful lake District. Its completion will give you a real sense of achievement. There is the challenge of crossing some high and more exposed ground but, overall, the trail follows low level terrain through a series of valleys There is a choice of conveniently located overnight accommodation, so it is ideal for those seeking a rewarding, yet flexible walking holiday that is not dauntingly strenuous or difficult. The trail can be followed in either direction, but most people tend to start in Ulverston hoping to walk with the wind at their backs - although this cannot always be guaranteed. Typically the walk takes 5 or 6 days to complete, covering an average distance of about 14 miles / 22.5 km a day. This breaks the trail down into five sections.
The Cumbria Way Stage 1 »Ulverston to Coniston This stage features the many becks, stiles, farmyards and field paths between Ulvertson and Gawthwaite on the Southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Due to the graphics content this file may take some time to download.
The Cumbria Way Stage 2 »Coniston to Langdale Thi stage features a marvellous mix of mostly rolling farmland, woodland, fells and becks. Lovely Elterwater and the small villageof the same name are at the entrance to Great Langdale. Due to the graphics content this file may take some time to download.
The Cumbria Way Stage 3 »Langdale to Keswick This stage gives you a real taste of Lakeland's rugged and scenic splendour and the walking is consequently harder for a time. Secluded Mickledon and Langstrath's valleys sandwich this stage's highest point. Due to the graphics content this file may take some time to download
The Cumbria Way Stage 4 »Keswick to Caldbeck The distinctive character of this stage is rough windswept moorland that opens out below the bulks of Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains. Due to the graphics content this file may take some time to download.
The Cumbria Way Stage 5 »Caldbeck to Carlisle. This stage is through Cumbrian countryside rarely seen by visitors and looks deceptively easy compared to some of the more upland areas. Due to the graphic content this file may take some time to download.
The Rawnsley Trail »A Keswick Town Trail A guide to places in Keswick associated with Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley, Vicar of Crosthwaite and co-founder of the National Trust. This town trail is approximately two and a half miles in length.
Things to do from the Keswick to Ullswater bus »From the Ullswater Connexion bus you can - • Enjoy the scenery and take a trip to Aira Force waterfall • Visit 2 lakes – Derwentwater and Ullswater and take a cruise on both • Visit the villages of Glenridding and Patterdale and see magnificent mountain landscapes.
Walks from the Borrowdale Explorer Bus »The Borrowdale Explorer travels from Keswick to Seatoller via Lodore, Grange and Rosthwaite
Walks from the Caldbeck Rambler bus »There are both low and high level walks you can enjoy from the Caldbeck Rambler, often allowing you to complete a linear walk without retracing your steps. The Calbeck Rambler is a circular bus route between Keswick and Caldbeck.
Walks from the Honister Rambler bus »The Honister Rambler travels from Keswick to Buttermere via Grange, Lorton and Whinlatter Forest
Walla Crag via Castle Head and Ashness Bridge »Ashness Bridge is a perfect foreground for the view north over Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite with the mass of Skiddaw rising steeply above Keswick. Superb views from the summit of Walla Crag. Distance 6.5 miles.
Watendlath Valley »A peaceful and varied walk through a traditional and small Lakeland valley. Generally easy with some short uphill sections. 7.5 miles. c 3.5 hours. The walk is very flexible in both length and time and can be enjoyed as a car free day out.
