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A surprise view around Ashness Bridge and Watendlath
1:40pm Friday 27th August 2010
Of all the walks I have covered in this series few are more beautiful or more historic than this one. Although it is long in terms of the mileage covered, it is not strenuous and there are only a couple of gentle ascents. It is, however, very much of a summer and early autumn walk because those who follow this well marked route do need to allow plenty of time.
While walking around Kingsdale call at Yordas Cave
10:30am Friday 6th August 2010
KINGSDALE lies between the massive Gragareth and Whernside and through the lonely vale flows the Kingsdale Beck, sharing the valley with the narrow but delightful fell road, which runs between Thornton-in-Lonsdale and Dentdale. This walk starts from the fell road and climbs gently on a grassy trod to the Turbary Road, a track along which peats were carried. From here you have a splendid level walk until you near Yordas Cave, which is well worth a visit. From here you can return over pastures on the opposite side of the valley or stride the very quiet fell road.
Following in the footsteps of John Ruskin around Brantwood
10:00am Friday 16th July 2010
JOHN Ruskin was born in 1819, the son of a wealthy London sherry and wine merchant.
Walk around Wastwater
9:40am Friday 2nd July 2010
I HAVE kept a walking diary since the 1950s and I can remember taking part in a Wastwater Ramble with a school fell-walking club. Many things have changed in 2010 but Wastwater is so remote that little has changed over time. There has, however, been some improvement to the track with a number of ladder stiles and waymarker signs, which make the going easier. This route, however, is quite strenuous but well worth the effort.
Roving around Ravenglass
8:40am Friday 18th June 2010
RAVENGLASS is an attractive village with its main street running parallel to the sea. It has an ancient history. In Roman times there was a thriving harbour, but this silted up over time and its importance is now somewhat underrated and in the three little rivers, the Esk, Irk and Mirk, there was an important freshwater pearl fishery.
A walk around Wastwater is strenuous but well worth the effort
9:44am Thursday 24th June 2010
I HAVE kept a walking diary since the 1950s and I can remember taking part in a Wastwater Ramble with a school fell-walking club. Many things have changed in 2010 but Wastwater is so remote that little has changed over time. There has, however, been some improvement to the track with a number of ladder stiles and waymarker signs, which make the going easier. This route, however, is quite strenuous but well worth the effort.
Spectacular views from Blake Fell summit
8:50am Friday 28th May 2010
BLAKE Fell, a Wainwright, towers above Cogra Moss reservoir, and stands just inside the National Park boundary. On your ascent to the summit you pass the great bulk of Knock Murton, quiet now but once full of activity as its extensive iron ore mines were worked and served by a railway. Once beyond Knock Murton, Blake Fell shows an almost sheer face to the Moss, but there is a delightful winding path that takes you steadily up to the summit shelter. From here the views are spectacular.
Take a gentle stroll around Grasmere
8:50am Friday 21st May 2010
THE spring is an ideal time to enjoy a stroll in the Lake District because places like Grasmere become saturated with visitors during the summer.
Appleby is a joy to visit
9:40am Saturday 8th May 2010
THOSE of us who love tradition are delighted that Appleby keeps the name of Westmorland in its proud title. The town always has a high profile at the time of the horse fair, but this must not mask the fact that this place is a joy to visit at any time of the year.
A walk through some of Lakeland's finest scenery
8:40am Friday 16th April 2010
THIS is a lovely walk through some of the Lake District’s finest scenery. The whole route is on good tracks and paths but they might be muddy after all the rain and snow. The views are superb so make sure you have lots of pauses to enjoy them.
Stroll from Brockhole to Townend
3:40pm Friday 9th April 2010
ANYBODY wanting to experience a potted history, and learn about the natural history of Cumbria, should spend time at Brockhole visitor centre, close to the shores of Windermere. Add to this a splendid walk into wonderful countryside and you have the perfect location.
A delightful fell walk by Devoke Water
9:10am Friday 2nd April 2010
I AM ALWAYS looking for new routes, new approach lanes or paths. But week after week I begin realise there are probably more left to discover than I have found in my many years of rambling. I have walked beside Devoke Water several times, climbed the surrounding slopes and visited Barnscar, and I have written them up for the Westmorland Gazette. This week I strode the little lane that leaves, west, off the Birker Fell road, leading to Woodend farm, a new pleasing approach for me – albeit a wet one in parts.
Nenthead walk
5:10pm Friday 19th March 2010
A GROUP of scientists have come up with a theory, which is that going for a walk is just as healthy as going to the gym.
Dunnerdale fells walk
10:20am Sunday 14th March 2010
THIS is a very pleasing walk through the Dunnerdale fells to a fascinating causeway.
Coniston to Town Hows walk
6:12pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010
At the car park spend some time in the information centre to discover something about the history and natural history of the area.
Harrop Tarn walk
3:10pm Saturday 27th February 2010
THIS walk gives you a glorious mixture of Lakeland; it includes a good steady climb up steepish fell slopes, then a pleasing traverse west of the Wythburn Fells.
Fairy steps walk
10:10am Thursday 18th February 2010
The Limestone Link is a waymarked footpath between Arnside and Kirkby Lonsdale approximately 13 miles long.
Elterwater walk
11:30am Saturday 30th January 2010
IT HAS been quite difficult designing a walk with the unpredictable weather we have been experiencing.
Brockhole to Townend walk
3:32pm Monday 25th January 2010
THE origin of place names has always fascinated me and the two main stops on the route are self explanatory.
Grizebeck walk
11:00am Saturday 16th January 2010
THIS fine walk takes you into the quiet valley through which flow Press Beck and Grize Beck.
Tewitfield to capernwray walk
6:16pm Wednesday 13th January 2010
THIS is a great walk for days short on daylight. It is full of interest and quiet to walk after moving away from the M6.
White water and Aira Force walk
12:10pm Saturday 9th January 2010
THIS undulating walk affords the sight of a gentle lake away in the distance, expanses of mixed woodland, plus two of the most impressive waterfalls to be found in the region.
Waterhead and Ambleside walk
4:40pm Sunday 27th December 2009
THOSE who do not walk the Lake District during the winter months of the year are missing a real treat.
Red Bank Wood walk
10:20am Saturday 19th December 2009
THIS walk is just right for shaking off that sluggish feeling after eating too many goodies or watching too much television over the Christmas break.
Ullswater walk
10:20am Sunday 13th December 2009
The thing I like most about Lakeland in 2009 is the number of attractions which are now open all the year round.
Lowick Common walk
9:40am Sunday 6th December 2009
WHEN planning my next walk and knowing that every field would be sodden and every footpath awash, I puzzled just where it would be possible to go.
Furness Abbey circular walk
6:02pm Friday 4th December 2009
ALL who love walking have a list of favourite routes, which they keep repeating. My favourite is this stroll through history.
Lancaster Canal walk
10:00am Friday 20th November 2009
This delightful walk takes you beside the Lancaster Canal, from Hest Bank to the Lune aqueduct, returning you along country lanes and paths, with some pleasant road walking.
Langwathby walk
7:24pm Monday 16th November 2009
THERE can be few more spectacular settings for a pub than the Shepherds Inn, which stands in splendid isolation of the village green at Langwathby.
Long Meg walk
11:10am Saturday 14th November 2009
I recently described a walk around the Stone Circle at Castlerigg, near Keswick.
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