For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in South Lakeland. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
Hiking in South Lakeland
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in South Lakeland
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Ambleside und Wansfell Pike
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.4 km
4:30 h
550 m
550 m
Ambleside und Wansfell Pike
Rundwanderung von Ambleside nach Troutbeck und hinauf auf den Wansfell Pike und wir hinab nach Ambleside
Details zur Tour: https://www.uwestanke.de/fernwanderwege/cumbria-way/ambleside-wansfell-pike/
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Cumbria Way 2: Lowick Bridge - Coniston
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
16.1 km
5:00 h
217 m
186 m
Cumbria Way 2: Lowick Bridge - Coniston
Von Lowick Bridge geht es zum Beacon Tarn und über das Coniston Water nach Coniston.
Detailinfos: https://www.uwestanke.de/fernwanderwege/cumbria-way/lowick-bridge-coniston/
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Cumbria Way 1: Ulverston - Lowick Bridge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
13.3 km
4:00 h
352 m
341 m
Cumbria Way 1: Ulverston - Lowick Bridge
Von Ulverston über den Lowick Beacon nach Lowick Bridge
Detailinfos: https://www.uwestanke.de/fernwanderwege/cumbria-way/ulverston-lowick-bridge/
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Cumbria Way 4: Great Langdale - Rosthwaite
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 4
14.3 km
5:00 h
423 m
425 m
Cumbria Way 4: Great Langdale - Rosthwaite
Von Great Lagdale geht es durch das Tal hinauf zum Stake Pass und dann in das Borrowdale Tal und dann nach Rosthwaite.Detailinfos: https://www.uwestanke.de/fernwanderwege/cumbria-way/great-langdale-rosthwaite/
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Cumbria Way 3: Coniston - Great Langdale
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 3
17.5 km
5:30 h
297 m
248 m
Cumbria Way 3: Coniston - Great Langdale
Von Coniston zum Tawn Hows, weiter zum Elter Water und in das Tasl Great Langdale.
Detailsinfos: https://www.uwestanke.de/fernwanderwege/cumbria-way/coniston-great-langdale/
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Grasmere to Patterdale/Glenridding (via St Sunday Crag)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
14.5 km
6:00 h
827 m
730 m
A steady climb from Grasmere up to Grisedale Tarn, and then a continued ascent, partly along a ridgeline, up to St Sunday Crag, before a beautiful descent overlooking Ullswater.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Rydal Water
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.2 km
1:46 h
116 m
117 m
From Pelter Bridge Rydal in the central Lake District, a circuit of Rydal Water, including a visit to the grounds of Rydal Hall
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Wansfell Pike
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.8 km
3:28 h
491 m
491 m
Starting from Ambleside, a climb via Stock Ghyll to Wansfell Pike with supberb views of Ambleside and Windermere, returning via Troutbeck
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
The Langdale Pikes
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
3:26 h
556 m
631 m
An exciting walk with a multitude of options. This is a rough guide as to how I would do it but there is a lot of flexibility once you reach the top. Allow up to 6 hours to complete the route as not everyone is fast going up/coming down.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.7 km
3:59 h
553 m
554 m
From near Grasmere, an 8 mile walk visiting the fells of Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag in the central Lake District
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Grasmere Common. December 2015 by Steff
May 29, 2023
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Fairfield Horseshoe by Kevin
May 23, 2023
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A classic high circuit, one of the best in the UK and an excellent day walk. But the timing given here is way out except for fell runners. Add at least 2 hours to the 3.45 hours stated here.
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Fairy Steps, Milnthorpe Walk (6 miles) by Matt
Photo: Matt Speight, Community
Photo: Matt Speight, Community
Photo: Matt Speight, Community
Photo: Matt Speight, Community
Photo: Matt Speight, Community
Photo: Matt Speight, Community
May 14, 2023
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Community
Fantastic walk. Mostly in woodland. A bit up and down. Last section through scenic parkland. Very good pub in Beetham.
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