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Ullswater and the surrounding eastern fells of the Lake District as seen from Gowbarrow Fell
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I often stay in Penrith during Lake District trips. The town retains a unique character because it is on the edge of the national park rather than within the park and as such is often overlooked by many visitors. That is a shame. Prices are generally lower than in the Lake District National Park and accommodation is certainly significantly cheaper. The town retains a natural charm, the locals are so welcoming and as well as the north eastern fells of the Lake District being within easy reach for walkers there are also many surprising delights to be found in the surrounding Eden Valley area and North Pennines.
Walks in and around the Penrith area |
| Easy & Moderate Walks: | ||
| Brothers Water | An easy circular walk near Hartsop village around one of the Lake Districts enigmatic waters. | |
| Gowbarrow Fell & Aira Force | A superb walk with waterfalls, woodland, low fells and exquisite views. | |
| Hard Walks: | ||
| Ullswater's South East Fells | Steel Knotts and Arthur's Seat are just two of many highlights of this highly underated walk. | |
| Hartsop Dodds and Crags Circular | A lovely high level walk starting from Brothers Water. On route the round trip meets the Fairfield Horseshoe. | |
| Riggindale Crag, High Street and Mardale Ill Bell | A superb walk from Mardale Head, Haweswater to a wonderful ridge accessing High Street. Majestic views. | |
| Bowscale Fell and Bannerdale Crags | Two of the most north eastern Wainwright Fells from Mungrisdale walked in bleak midwinter. | |
| The High Dodds & Clough Head | A tough climb to Sticks Pass gives access to lush high fell pleasures. | |
| Helvellyn from Glenridding | This classic walk including Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam is brilliant. | |
| High Street and Stony Cove Pike | An ascent of from Hartsop which includes a finale on Caudale Moor. | |
| Blencathra via Sharp Edge | An awesome walk by any standards on an awesome mountain. | |
| Helvellyn from Legburnthwaite | Probably the most popular walk in the Lakes, but not the way we did it! | |
| Branstree & Selside Pike | A walk from Mardale Head with Haweswater a striking feature. | |
| High Cup Nick from Dufton | A special adventure to a much photographed place, High Cup Nick must be visited by all discerning walkers. | |
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