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A group of walkers of the Kentmere Fells, a walk ideal for those based in Kendal
| Kendal is synominously known as the 'Gateway to the Lake District'. The towns website states "Kendal is an old market town situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country – the English Lake District. Kendal is also within 30 minutes drive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it a perfect base for walkers and sightseers alike. The town's unique blend of history, culture and shopping make it a very popular destination for visitors". The town is also famous for being the home of Alfred Wainwright and Kendal Mint Cake. This page has a range of walks ideal for walkers based in Kendal.
Walks in and around the Kendal area |
| Easy & Moderate Walks: | ||
| Loughrigg Tarn | I think Loughrigg Tarn is in the best setting of all. See if you agree on this easy stroll. | |
| Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge | Loughrigg Fell and Tarn are just two of the highlights of this short walk. | |
| Elterwater Waterfalls Walk | Skelwith Force and Colwith Force star in this brilliant spectacular walk. | |
| Hawkshead to Lake Windermere | A pleasant walk with breathtaking views over Windermere. | |
| Loughrigg Fell and Rydal Water | A walk with much variety. It begins with one of Wainwright's easier fells before a lakeside finish. | |
| Hard Walks: | ||
| The Langdale Pikes | One of the Lake Districts iconic walks with many fantastic moments. | |
| Bowfell & The Langdale Pikes | A spectacular walk linking Bowfell to the fabulous Langdale Pikes. This one is a John Deasey special. | |
| The Kentmere Horseshoe | A brilliant eastern Lake District walk with seven of Alfred Wainwright's Fells on the route. | |
| Greenburn and Helm Crag | A fantastic walk with some brilliant moments along the way. | |
| Fairfield and Great Rigg | Breathtaking views can be found on the high ridges of this walk. | |
| Helvellyn from Legburnthwaite | Probably the most popular walk in the Lakes, but not the way we did it! | |
| Pavey Ark via Jack's Rake | A fantastic scramble is the highlight of this popular Langdale walk. | |
| Crinkle Crags Bowfell & Esk Pike | A walk over the Crinkle Crags, Bowfell & Esk Pike from Great Langdale . | |
| The Coniston Fells | The Old Man of Coniston is just one highlight of this thrilling exploration. | |
| Helvellyn from Wythburn | A walk with a tough start to great views worth looking forward to. | |
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