The Best 25 Ridge Walks in The Lake District

Trust the experts - these are the Lake District 'ridge' walks you really cannot afford to miss!

Froswick from Ill Bell - one of The Best 25 Ridge Walks in The Lake District Froswick from Ill Bell
Photo: Matt Delemare

One of the best things about walking in The Lake District National Park is the opportunity to walk along high mountain Ridges* with grand vistas on either side.

In fact, after doing all that uphill work to reach a mountain summit - it would be a shame not to venture at least some way along the ridge before descending again to a well earned drink.

Walk The Best 25 Ridge Walks in The Lake District

But because there are so many great Ridges* in the Lake District to walk along - deciding which one is the best to do first (or next) can be daunting.

We've been walking the Lake District Fells for more than 40 years and this list is a collection of 25 of our personal favourites.

This list includes walks, routes and maps of various lengths, ascents, grades, airiness and popularity so there is bound to be something to suit you (and your energy levels).

In any event, all these Lake District ridge walk route maps take you to the vantage points offering the very best views in the Lake District - so go on a nice day if you can.

Don't miss The Best 25 Ridge Walks in The Lake District

This is of course a personal choice and it wasn't easy. Indeed, it has taken over 40 years to compile! However if you prefer to search for your own walks - go4awalk.com has a huge choice of other walks, routes & maps in The Lake District to choose from including:

Our pick of The Best Walks in The Lake District
The Lake District walks, routes and maps any self-respecting walker should not miss . . .
Our pick of The Best 'Ridge' Walks in The Lake District
Ridge walks, routes and maps with views to cleanse the soul . . .
Our pick of The Best Walks in The Lake District in the rain or snow
If you spend any length of time in the Lakes it will rain or snow. So be prepared . . .
Interactive Map of the Lake District
If you are not sure which area is which in the Lake District, this interactive map will help . . .
Unique Interactive walk planning map of The Lake District
A unique interactive map of the Lake District on which to explore your next adventure . . .
Walks in The Central Fells of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up The Langdale Pikes, Ullscarf, High Raise . . .
Walks in The Eastern Fells of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up Helvellyn, Striding Edge, Fairfield, St Sunday Crag . . .
Walks in The Far Eastern Fells of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up High Street, Thornthwaite Crag, Kentmere Pike, Yoke . . .
Walks in The Northern Fells of The Lake District
Walks up Skiddaw, Blencathra or Saddleback, Sharp Edge . . .
Walks in The North Western Fells of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up Grasmoor, Grisedale Pike, The Newlands Horseshoe . . .
Walks in The Southern Fells of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up Scafell Pike, Sca Fell, Bow Fell, Crinkle Crags . . .
Walks in The Western Fells of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up Great Gable, Pillar, High Stile, Hay Stacks . . .
Walks in The Far Eastern Marches area of The Lake District
Walks, routes, maps up Lambrigg Fell, Grey Crag (Sleddale), Whinfell Beacon, Mabbin Crag, Great Yarlside . . .
Walks in The South Eastern Marches area of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up Orrest Head, School Knott, Scout Scar . . .
Walks in The Southern Marches area of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up Stickle Pike, Banishead, Grizedale Forest . . .
Walks in The South Western Marches area of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps up Black Combe, Caw (Dunnerdale Fells), Dawson Pike . . .
Walks in the Whole of The Lake District
Walks, routes and maps covering the whole of the Lake District National Park . . .
Lake District Peak Bagging Maps and Tick Lists
Never miss a tick in The Lake District . . .
The go4awalk.com Guide to The Lake District
Where to go, what to see and what not to miss . . .