Routes
This is a strenuous walk but the steep grassy climbs and long descents are rewarded by spectacular views in all directions
8:00am Friday 30th November 2018
THE village of Dent is a great base for all types of walks, writes JOHN EDMONDSON.
Riverside ramble is back on track
7:33am Friday 23rd November 2018
IN DECEMBER 2015, Storm Desmond washed away a bridge at Hagg Foot and what used to be a popular 3.5-mile riverside circuit from Staveley was no longer possible, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. As that bridge has now been replaced you could try this slightly longer variation of the walk, which includes infrequently trod paths.
Spectacular waterfalls, huge pothole and a giant of a cave
8:09am Friday 16th November 2018
Ingleton waterfalls, potholes and cave
WALK: short stroll that combines farm walk with an historical tour
7:41am Friday 9th November 2018
LOW Sizergh Barn is a popular working farm, café and shop four miles from the centre of Kendal, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. This short walk combines a farm walk with an historical tour of Sedgwick Gunpowder Works. As you stroll round the site you can learn how gunpowder was made here between 1875 and 1935 and identify remains of the works. The walk goes through picturesque woodland and beside a fast-flowing section of the River Kent.
WALK: coast, canal and curlews
7:08am Friday 2nd November 2018
Coast and Canal walk from Bolton-le-Sands
WALK: stride across an impressive railway viaduct and enjoy panoramic views from grassy paths
7:16am Friday 26th October 2018
VISIT the pretty village of Hartley, walk across an impressive railway viaduct and enjoy panoramic views from grassy paths, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. This walk offers variety and plenty of interest.
WALK: great views to discover on Kendal's doorstep
7:42am Friday 19th October 2018
EXPLORE tranquil countryside and enjoy splendid views on this walk on paths through woods and over fields on Kendal’s doorstep, writes JOHN EDMONDSON.
WALK: far reaching views across the valley
7:30am Friday 28th September 2018
KNIPE Scar is a rarely visited feature above Bampton, near Penrith, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. A walk along its mile-long terrace is rewarded by far reaching views across the valley to Haweswater Reservoir and the surrounding fells. Remains of a stone circle indicate that this was once the site of an ancient settlement. The villages of Bampton Grange and Bampton make this an attractive area for a walk. You might also be interested in how some of the places got their names.
WALK: following in the footsteps of founding father
7:27am Friday 17th August 2018
Sedbergh Quaker Trail
WALK: undulating walk through woodlands and alongside water
7:10am Friday 10th August 2018
EXPLORE some of the woodlands, waters, settlements and twisting roads that make Rusland a special place, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. This undulating walk goes through woodlands and alongside Windermere before visiting Satterthwaite, Rusland Church and High Dam. It never goes high, but the ups and downs make it quite strenuous.
