A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
South Lakeland
'Take in the classic scenery of the central lakes with views of Lake Windermere, Grasmere, and Ullswater. There are lots of opportunities to sample the famous Jennings ales with ni ...
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'Takes you over ancient packhorse passes, through bustling villages, alongside flashing waters, and to the tops of summits that visually give many Alpine peaks a run for their money.'
'This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the simple beauty of the lady's-slipper orchid to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring - full of natural spectacles and a surprise around every corner.'
'The route is only partially marked on OS mapping and it is not clear which paths to follow between Cawk and Ulverston.'
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'A route along the paths, tracks and byways of the low limestone hills that fringe the northern shores of Morecambe Bay via woodlands to Hampsfell and Cartmel Priory to Cark and Holker Hall. The route then continues over the sands of the Leven Estuary, but this is dangerous and should only be attempted with the recognised Sand Pilot. Otherwise the train should be caught to Ulverston where the Way continues by Dalton to Furness Abbey and the coast.'
The Cistercian Way [English Lakes] | Cistercian Way, Cumbria [Waymarking]
'Both Ulverston and Carlisle are on the rail network so getting to and from the end-points of the walk is quite straightforward.'
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'Starts in Ulverston and heads Northwards though the Lake District to finish in Carlisle. This is just the defined direction though and it is perfectly fine to walk Southwards from Carlisle to Ulverston. The Hadrian's Wall Path also passes through Carlisle and so there is an option to link the two walks into one for a longer jaunt.'
Cumbria Way [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes] | Cumbria Way [Rambling Man]
'The village "shop", as referred to in the text and where several of the walks start, is now a private house called the "The Old Post Office". All walks should be used in conjunction with OS Outdoo ...
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'Valerie Harrison with her husband John ran the Crosthwaite Post Office for many years until they retired in 2005. In 1999 she published the book DAMSON COUNTRY - Walks around the Lyth and Winster Valleys. It is now sadly out of print but she has allowed us to publish it on the Crosthwaite and Lyth web site virtually in its entirety. The words, maps and excellent illustrations are as they were in the book.'
Opened 2018: ‘The reserve is approximate 90 acres with lots of protected wildlife including rare birds and deer ... complementing the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ... The scenic Nature Reserve is now open to both our guests and to the general public’.
'We are a small friendly group of walkers who walk in the Lake District Cumbria. Although we started in 1999 as a singles walking group we are now a mix of singles and couples - is this the test of a successful singles group? All are welcome Singles, Couples, or just Independant. We walk on Sundays throughout the year and some midweek evenings from April to September. We also have an occasional weekend away.'
Member of the Ramblers - Lake District Area Grouping
'The aim of the route is to cross the southern Lake District, a relatively quieter region, by traversing a good deal of the old county of Lancashire, north of the Sands. The main portion of this on ...
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'Path across southern Lakeland from coast to coast, beginning at Arnside on the eastern side of Morecombe Bay and finishing at Ravenglass on the Irish Sea.'
Member of the Ramblers - Lake District Area Grouping
'Starting and finishing at the Wordsworth Hotel in Grasmere, with an overnight at the Langdale Hotel it also allows you to take in the different characters of the softer landscape ...
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'Grasmere and Great Langdale are separated by a long ridge of low fells ... Exploring the crest of this ridge makes a fascinating and exciting walk. There are a number of ways of tackling it, but arguably the best way to do it, is to split it over two days. Doing it this way rather than walking it in one long day gives plenty of time to relax and enjoy the experience with some classic real ale from Jennings!'
LDWA
'As our walking parties are relatively small, average of about 10-20 people, we do not have a formal transport arrangement. Those members interested in undertaking a walk for that week simply m ...
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'We cater for walkers who want to walk in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks and surrounding areas. We are a local club run by and for members therefore unfortunately we do not cater for visitors holidaying in the Lake District.'
Member of the Ramblers - Lake District Area Grouping
Usually held Early May.
'One of the longest and most remote walks in the Lake District. Traversing all the fells bounding the upper Kentmere valley and its reservoir, it starts beside the village hall in the hamlet of Kentmere some 4 miles north of Staverley, near Kendal.'
'This Pilgrimage is a journey through the English Lake District that takes a road less traveled of 275km and 18,500 metres of ascent ... Like all pilgrimages, the Lakeland Pilgrimage is a long journey to a special place, in this case to the mountain cathedrals. It presents a wonderful opportunity to connect on a deep level with a small part of the world; to experience a deep peace; to find the extraordinary in the everyday; and to be energised by the intensity of the experience.'
John Fleetwood
'Indeed transport might be considered a theme of this walk as it crosses all the major routes between England and Scotland – the West Coast railway line, the M6 and the A6 as well as a remnant reac ...
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'Here’s a trail that needs just a day – the Limestone Link between Kirkby Lonsdale and Arnside, traversing the limestone upland along the Lancashire-Cumbria border and starting and ending at places with good public transport links.'
'PDF booklets can be downloaded and printed to help you explore Low Furness in an informed and structured way: [1] In the Footsteps of the Ancients - - - : [2] Urswick ‘TRAINERS’ Walk - - - : [3] L ...
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'The Low Furness Peninsula, a recognised Hidden Britain Centre, has shaped and been shaped by humankind for at least 3,000 years and the emerging history and archaeology add further mystery to the particular influences left by Druidic, Roman, Celtic, Viking, Puritan and Victorian faith builders and settlers in their time in this place. Few places in Britain can boast as much rural variety as this; miles of wild and diverse coastline to explore from the endless sands of Bardsea beach to the raw and atmospheric reaches of Roe Island and Piel Island. Inland, rich farmland, small hamlets and woods rise to reach the limestone pavements and heights of Birkrigg Common with its panoramic views of Morecambe Bay and of the nearby Lakeland fells.'
... The great, great grandson of Jonathan Dodgson Carr 'has officially launched The Miller’s Way 2. Andrew Carr unveiled a large version of the special waymarker that signposts the ...
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Miller's Way was 'created by Carrs Breadmaker to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Carrs - The Miller's Way is a glorious 51-mile walk from the heart of Kendal to the centre of Carlisle. It was inspired by the original journey made by Quaker miller Jonathan Dodgson Carr - who founded the Carr’s flour, bread and biscuit dynasty in Carlisle on June 29 1831 after leaving his home town of Kendal'.
Unfortunately, it seems that information about the Walk(s) is no longer available via the Carr's Flour Website.
Miller's Way [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes] | Ex Pannus Ad Panem: The Miller's Way Reinterpreted
'Explore the mix of low fells, woodland, fast flowing becks and the ruffled water of numerous tarns before reaching the Langdale Hotel to rest weary legs and refuel with dinner and a pint of refres ...
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'Explore the central lakes and take in some of the most stunning scenery in the county with lots of opportunities to sample real ale too!'
LDWA
'The market town of Sedbergh lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells near where the rivers Lune, Dee and Rawthey meet. For visiting walkers and cyclists it is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and also to a more local network of footpaths and quiet lanes that cover the fells and riverbanks around Dent, Garsdale and the upper Lune Valley ...'
'We are based in and around Kendal, Cumbria, UK. We walk in the Lake District, plus other areas within reach such as the Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire and occasionally the Scottish Borders. Our club has been in existence for over 80 years ... We have a programme of walks on Monday evenings, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Additional walks are arranged regularly at short notice.'
'We are continually looking to reduce our impact on the environment: * 99% of our 32 walks ... can be accessed by public transport or take place within the town. The other 1% of walks offers a mini ...
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Usually held Late April.
The Walks are from these Stations on the Line: [1] Oxenholme (8 miles) - - - : [2] Kendal (7 miles) - - - : [3] Burneside (6.5 miles) - - - : [4] Staveley (4.5 miles) - - - : [5] Windermere (7 mile ...
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'The Lakes Line, from Oxenholme to Windermere, runs through a glorious rural area, linking attractive small towns and villages. This is the area covered by these five walks. On either side of the railway lie deciduous woods and rolling pastures, and through these rush or cascade rivers, becks and streams.'
'Lake Windermere is the largest of all the lakes in the Lake District and also the largest in England. At 10.5 miles long it has its head in the mountains and its foot almost on the coast and is su ...
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'Circular walk that takes you right around Lake Windermere. The route includes most of the accessible lake shore paths together with ascents of all the high points around the lake. It offers some stunning walking and an ever changing vista of Windermere.'
Phil Kirby
ALERT The 'Windermere Way' Website was inaccessible at Review; so I have moved to citing the Wikipedia page on the Walk instead.
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