UKLakeDistrictLake District Walks by Area
The Lake District is a patchwork of distinct valleys, each with its own character, transport links and places to stay. Choose an area to see its walks, how to get there, and where to base yourself.
- Ambleside & GrasmereLakeland's walking capital, with Rydal Water, Grasmere and the Fairfield fells on the doorstep.2 walks
- LangdaleThe dramatic glacial valley beneath the Langdale Pikes, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags.1 walk
- Coniston & HawksheadThe Old Man, Tarn Hows and Grizedale Forest between Coniston Water and Windermere.4 walks
- South WindermereGentle fells and big lake views around Newby Bridge and the foot of Windermere.1 walk
- Keswick & BorrowdaleDerwentwater and the wooded jaws of Borrowdale, England's temperate rainforest.1 walk
- ButtermereButtermere, Crummock Water and the High Stile ridge in the quiet north-west.1 walk
- UllswaterAira Force, the lake steamers and the eastern fells around Glenridding and Pooley Bridge.1 walk
- Wasdale & EskdaleThe wild western valleys: Scafell Pike, Wastwater and the La'al Ratty railway.2 walks
- Ulverston & FurnessThe southern gateway to the Lakes, with Morecambe Bay views and market-town walks.1 walk