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.
Fairfield Horseshoe
The Southern Fells
The Fairfield Horseshoe is probably the most famous of the Lake District rounds -this classic walk takes in all the peaks that surround Rydal. The
enclosing ridges are linked together with an ascent of Fairfield and
provide fine high level walking with only the minimum up and down once
their crests have been gained. The views are good all round but are
best of a... ...read more
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A Walk from Ambleside to Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace
The Southern Fells
This walk offers wonderful views of Grasmere, Dunmail Raise and the surrounding mountains. Filming took place on Loughrigg Terrace for the 'Miss Potter' film.1.From the Market Cross (stone pillar) walk downhill and turn left into Compston Road with the shopping centre on the left. At the next junction fork right into Vicarage Road and continue into the Park. Go through the Park to ... ...read more
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Hawkshead
In the valleys
Hawkshead is a delightful village from which to start this walk.The route follows well waymarked paths across low pastures to the charming
settlement of Colthouse. It then begins the steady climb through glorious
mixed woodland to the stile at the foot of Latterbarrow. This 800ft/240m
hill is the highest point of a broad ridge of undulating ground that lies
betw... ...read more
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The Rusland Valley
In the valleys
A countryside ramble over a quiet secluded landscape with a surprisingly variedterrain of heathland, woodland, marshland as well as farmland with
prospects of wooded hills all around. There is a public house in the
middle of Oxen Park Village.
1. A few yards along the road from the village hall, in the direction of
Lowick, is a trackway leading off t... ...read more
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