Lake District Round

This self guided circular walk takes you deep into the heart of the English Lake District. From the foot dipping charms of serene Windermere and Coniston Water the circuitous route travels onward traversing mountain passes through the rugged fells visiting eight of the famous lakes in total. Follow in the footsteps of the literary and artistic greats admiring the unfolding vistas immortalised by Wordsworth and Ruskin. 

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Hiking route · United Kingdom
Ambleside to Coniston
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 544 m
Descent 543 m

A varied walk over open fells with splendid views, through mixed woodland and meadows, around scenic tarns and along quiet lanes.

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from Iain Grant,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Coniston to Boot
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.8 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 906 m
Descent 891 m

A challenging walk over open fell descending into a broad glacial valley, then up and over into the picturesque Eskdale Valley.

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from Iain Grant,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Boot to Buttermere
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.8 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 964 m
Descent 912 m

A challenging walk rewarded with some of the finest scenery the Lake District has to offer.

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from Iain Grant,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Buttermere to Keswick
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 25.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 589 m
Descent 619 m

A pleasant lakeside walk, followed by a gradual rocky scramble up to a ridge, before a long and steady descent to villages and farmland, eventually ...

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from Iain Grant,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Keswick to Patterdale
Difficulty moderate
Distance 22.7 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 940 m
Descent 882 m

A day of contrasts from a leisurely walk through pleasant farmland to a steep ascent, rewarded with stunning views.

from Iain Grant,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Patterdale to Ambleside
Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.9 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 522 m
Descent 605 m

A steady climb up to Grisdale Tarn, descending by Tongue Gill to Grasmere. Then a pleasant meander through fields and parkland into Ambleside.

from Iain Grant,   Macs Adventure