Walks
Lake District for Dogs is not responsible for the walks that are added to this site. We would always advise you to use a map and take proper precautions before you embark on any walk. For further information see our advice on safety on the fells with your dog.
Skiddaw via Sale How
The Northern Fells
The northern and eastern slopes of Skiddaw are strikingly different thanother Lake District fells. They are gentler and run off in great sweeps
to an area of high moors and rolling hills known collectively as the
‘Back o’ Skidda’. The only features that relieve the uniformity of the
landscape are deep cuts of becks and the odd broken crag. It is a
lonely landsca... ...read more
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Scafell Pike From Langdale
The Northern Fells
The neat thing about Scafell Pike is it can be climbed from all the majorvalleys in the Lake District. Its close proximity to Esk Hause, the hub
of the central fells, makes this possible. The normal routes are from
either Borrowdale or Wasdale; they are both good and handy for a quick
ascent. The approach from Eskdale is a little more adventurous as it
involves ... ...read more
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Yoke, Ill Bell, Frostwick and High Street
The Eastern Fells
Set high above the craggy depths of Kentmere and the more pastorallandscape of Troutbeck, the long ridge line of Yoke, Ill Bell and
Froswick forms the western arm of the Kentmere Horse Shoe. The classic
way to do these fells is by doing the round of the horseshoe but if you
don't fancy a full-on day then doing this half is just as rewarding and
means you have th... ...read more
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The Langdale Pikes
The Southern Fells
The compact group of peaks that form the Langdale Pikes are amongst themost easily recognisable mountains in the Lake District. Viewed from
Langdale their flanks are craggy and appear very steep, the sort of
territory that appeals to climbers rather than walkers. However this is
something of an illusion, for although there are plenty of crags to
keep climbers ha... ...read more
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