lakes low level winter walks

Try Old Dungeon Ghyll to Stonethwaite via Stake Pass. First bit is a bit of
a plod to head of Mosedale but as you drop down into Langstrathdale the
remoteness becomes more noticeable. Good pubs at either end!
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Hi

Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable. The idea is to get distance rather than
height. We have plenty of high walks to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions

Cheers
Paul

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Does anyone have any suggestions

Circular tour around Buttermere. It's probably a bit shorter than you
asked for, but it'll probably be raining!

Also has a good pub (Bridge Inn, not Trout).

Regards
--
Neil Pugh

Quoted message said:

Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable. The idea is to get distance rather than
height. We have plenty of high walks to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions

From Stonethwaite in Borrowdale, up through Langstrath to Angle Tarn, then
right passing Allan Crags to the top of Grains Gill. Time dependent, you
could turn right down Grains Gill, just before Sprinkling Tarn, and back to
Seathwaite Farm, or continue on passing Sprinkling Tarn down to Styhead.
From Styhead Tarn, again right back down to Seathwaite Farm. At the farm,
follow the path right passing Thornythwaite to the Borrowdale road, then
right to the camp site. Here, a footpath takes you through the campsite
back to the Stonethwaite road, and a short walk back to Stonethwaite.
Distance about 10 to 11 miles with approx. 2300ft of ascent.

Parking Options:

Starting from Stonethwaite, although there is limited parking.

At Seathwaite Farm and join the circuit going on to Stonethwaite and
Langstrath.

Seatoller car park and join the circuit on the Borrowdale road going on to
Stonethwaite and Langstrath.

--
sandy saunders @ www.thewalkzone.co.uk
email: saunders.sandy at ntlworld.com

'Mountains or Mole Hills ... summiting still
brings the same excitement'

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zebb67 said:

Hi

Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable. The idea is to get distance rather than
height. We have plenty of high walks to do.

Along Ullswater. Nicest bit is Howtown to Patterdale, but the whole
lot from Pooley Bridge makes about the right length. Unfortunately
you'll have to get back to the other end again, and the boats times
aren't very convenient for that at this time of year (they have to be
back at Glenridding by the time it's more or less dark, I suppose).
I think there are buses that'll run later (and take less time), but a
trip back along the lake is a very nice way to end a walk.

--
Simon Challands

zebb67 said:

Ideally we will only have about 6 hours walking time

How about parking at Howtown - walk along Fusedale valley maybe taking
in Wether Hill, back via Gowk Hill, Steel Knotts and finishing with a
quick jaunt up Hallin Fell.

Can guarantee you'll be well aware from the "maddening crowd" and you
may see a few members of the Martindale Deer Herd?

David.

From Keswick, to Walla Crag. Down to the Watendlath road, and through the
woods to the road. Cross the fields at the top end of Derwentwater near
Lodore, up Cat Bells and down then follow the lakeside path back to
Portinscale and Keswick. Doesn't get too high or rough, so ideal if the
weather is not pleasant.

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Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable. The idea is to get distance rather than
height. We have plenty of high walks to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions

Cheers
Paul

Gordon Burns said:

From Keswick, to Walla Crag. Down to the Watendlath road, and through the
woods to the road. Cross the fields at the top end of Derwentwater near
Lodore, up Cat Bells and down then follow the lakeside path back to
Portinscale and Keswick. Doesn't get too high or rough, so ideal if the
weather is not pleasant.

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Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable. The idea is to get distance rather than
height. We have plenty of high walks to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions

Cheers
Paul

Round Derwentwater (see above plenty of options on the west side),
Bassenthwaite or Thirlmere or circumnavigate Blencathra.

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zebb67 said:

Ideally we will only have about 6 hours walking time

How about parking at Howtown - walk along Fusedale valley maybe taking
in Wether Hill, back via Gowk Hill, Steel Knotts and finishing with a
quick jaunt up Hallin Fell.

Can guarantee you'll be well aware from the "maddening crowd" and you
may see a few members of the Martindale Deer Herd?

Reminds me of a time when I was heading up towards High Street, on a
beautiful clear day, with snow on the ground, and a stag and several
does ran across the ridge behind me.

--
Simon Challands

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Zebb67 said:

Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable.

A favourite low-level walk of mine with fine scenery is Seatoller to
Grange using the Allerdale Ramble, then returning along the Derwent via
the Cumbria Way. Slightly shorter than your minimum distance, so a
quick detour up Castle Crag on the way back should make it about 8
miles.

I'd also recommend the circular walk taking in Great and Little
Langdale. Start at the Dungeon Ghyll car park, walk to Little Langdale
via Blea Tarn, then take the path above Little Langdale Tarn, returning
via the paths throught the woods under Lingmoor Fell. Best bit at this
time of year is having Blea Tarn to yourself.

David

--
David Biggins
Cambridge, UK

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Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable. The idea is to get distance rather than
height. We have plenty of high walks to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions

Not all that low-level but the walk up Grisedale is very nice and you can
gain height gradually. I dont know whether you'd make it to the tarn at
this time but there was a track all the way.

The other thoughts would be the Tarns round trip from Ambleside to Lough
Tarn to Elterwater to Grasmere via Loughrigg and then back to Ambleside via
Rydal Water and the caves. Chapel Stile along the Cumbria Way to the end of
Langdale. Not very challenging but great views and good pubs en route.

Rob

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Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months.

The corpse road from Wasdale Head to Eskdale, lunch and then
return. Not sure which pub is currently best. Woolpack, Bridge
Inn or the Boot(Burnmoor inn)
--
Mike Reid
Wasdale "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page01.htm"
(see website for email)

zebb67 said:

Hi

Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months. Ideally we will only have about 6
hours walking time before darkness falls therefore only low to mid
level walks are feasable. The idea is to get distance rather than
height. We have plenty of high walks to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions

Cheers
Paul

Some suggestions ...

Park at Boot, take the train to Ravenglass (it takes the valley
children to school so runs virtually all year round), and walk back
along the River Esk, taking the old (Roman?) road over Muncaster fell.

Ullswater Lakeshore and Great Langdale/Little Langdale are good (there
are several variations on this, and a number of good pubs).

Grizedale Forest has a number of different length circuits in it, with
the added bonus(?) of trying to spot the art work.

A book I've used in the past is 'Lower Lakeland Fells' by Bob Allen.
Most of the walks in it are shorter than you want, but most are easily
extendable.

John

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Park at Boot, take the train to Ravenglass (it takes the valley
children to school so runs virtually all year round), and walk back
along the River Esk, taking the old (Roman?) road over Muncaster fell.

Ullswater Lakeshore and Great Langdale/Little Langdale are good (there
are several variations on this, and a number of good pubs).

Grizedale Forest has a number of different length circuits in it, with
the added bonus(?) of trying to spot the art work.

A book I've used in the past is 'Lower Lakeland Fells' by Bob Allen.
Most of the walks in it are shorter than you want, but most are easily
extendable.

John

Definably agree with John's first and last suggestions, train to Ravenglass
and back over Muncaster fell very nice outing, plus using 'On Lower Lakeland
Fells' by Bob Allen or indeed 'Short Walks in the Lake District' also by Bob
Allen.

MP

Anyone here remember the old woman who used to be landlady at the Burnmoor?
Hungarian extraction, or something similar. We used to go for a pint to
listen to her being abusive to all and sundry. Quite entertaining in its
way. Never be allowed now in the days of corporate image and all. Presume
she must be dead by now, but certainly a character, spoken about far and
wide in those daysof innocence.

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Me and my friends are looking for 8 to 12 mile walks in the lakes
over the next couple of months.

The corpse road from Wasdale Head to Eskdale, lunch and then
return. Not sure which pub is currently best. Woolpack, Bridge
Inn or the Boot(Burnmoor inn)
--
Mike Reid
Wasdale "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page01.htm"
(see website for email)

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Anyone here remember the old woman who used to be landlady at the Burnmoor?
Hungarian extraction, or something similar. We used to go for a pint to
listen to her being abusive to all and sundry. Quite entertaining in its
way. Never be allowed now in the days of corporate image and all. Presume
she must be dead by now, but certainly a character, spoken about far and
wide in those daysof innocence.

Was that Heide? The late previous owners wife. I don't recall her
being rude but I recall some food from that part of the world.
--
Mike Reid
Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
Walk-eat-photos Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" <-- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap

Gordon Burns said:

Anyone here remember the old woman who used to be landlady at the Burnmoor?
Hungarian extraction, or something similar. We used to go for a pint to
listen to her being abusive to all and sundry. Quite entertaining in its
way. Never be allowed now in the days of corporate image and all. Presume
she must be dead by now, but certainly a character, spoken about far and
wide in those daysof innocence.

I remember her - thought she was OK.
--

Paul Rooney

Hello

Thanks for the quick response and a variety of suggestions. The ones
around Langdale and Patterdale are easier to get to so will try one of
those over xmas.

Cheers
Paul

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From Keswick, to Walla Crag. Down to the Watendlath road, and through the
woods to the road. Cross the fields at the top end of Derwentwater near
Lodore, up Cat Bells and down then follow the lakeside path back to
Portinscale and Keswick. Doesn't get too high or rough, so ideal if the
weather is not pleasant.

I'd do that anti-clockwise, in fact we did a very similar route many
years ago, but the section between the lakeside and Cat Bells (or Maiden
Moor in our case) is rather steep. Glad we were descending it!
:-)
--
Gordon Harris