38 walks in The Central Fells area of The Lake District

Thirty-eight easy-to-follow, hand-crafted walks including routes from Ambleside, Derwent Water, Thirlmere, Elterwater, Grange, Grasmere, Great Langdale, Keswick, Legburthwiate, Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite & Watendlath that climb High Raise (the highest point), The Langdale Pikes, Loughrigg Fell, Pike o' Stickle, Sergeant's Crag & Ullscarf amongst others. More details about each walk can be found below the map.

The Central Fells area of The Lake District National Park

  • Keswick to the North
  • Derwent Water and Borrowdale to the West
  • The Langdale Valley to the South
  • Thirlmere, Grasmere and Ambleside to the East

To see interactive maps and list of Mountains, Tops, Peaks and Hills to climb in the area, see Peak Bagging the Lake District Central Fells.


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Thirty-eight easy-to-follow, circular, walk route maps in The Central Fells area of The Lake District in Walk Grade Order

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Walk c105 Lang How and Silver How from Grasmere

Fine Views of Grasmere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:1,296 ft (395 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c115 Langstrath Beck from Rosthwaite

An easy valley walk through wild country

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:1,031 ft (314 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c126 Castlerigg and Threlkeld from Keswick

Fine valley walk to an ancient Stone Circle

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:1,250 ft (381 m)
Time:4.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c143 Brund Fell and King's How from Rosthwaite

Good views of Borrowdale away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,861 ft (567 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c144 Sergeant Man from Grasmere

Good ridge walk above Grasmere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:2,936 ft (895 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c152 Calf Crag and Helm Crag from Grasmere

One steep ascent to fine views of Grasmere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:2,212 ft (674 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c158 High Tove, Thirlmere and Blea Tarn from Watendlath

Fine views of one of Lakeland's prettiest villages

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,181 ft (665 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c173 Easedale Tarn from Grasmere

An easy ascent to Tarn and Waterfall

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:1,172 ft (357 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c189 High Raise from Rosthwaite

Superb view of Borrowdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:2,780 ft (847 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c195 Castle How and Blea Rigg from Grasmere

Good views into Easedale and Langdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,402 ft (732 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c201 Ashness Bridge and Walla Crag from Keswick

Great views of Keswick and Derwent Water

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:1,230 ft (375 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c203 Ashness Bridge, Surprise View, Watendlath, Rosthwaite and The River Derwent from Barrow Bay (Derwent Water)

A gentle walk in Borrowdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:886 ft (270 m)
Time:4.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c208 Harrison Stickle and High Raise from The New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale

Steep scramble - strictly for the adventurous

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:3,046 ft (928 m)
Time:5.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c218 Ullscarf and High Raise from Thirlmere

Fine high level - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:2,635 ft (803 m)
Time:6.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c225 The Langdale Pikes via Jack's Rake from The New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale

Jack's Rake is a Lakeland Classic - but not for the faint hearted

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:2,645 ft (806 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 5 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c232 Loughrigg Fell from Ambleside

Easy walk to the top of this local Ambleside fell

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,401 ft (427 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c243 High Raise and Ullscarf from Rosthwaite

Fine views though N of Ullscarf - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:3,371 ft (1,027 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c259 A Circuit of Thirlmere

Lakeside walk with one short steep climb

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:492 ft (150 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk c265 A Circuit of Derwent Water from Keswick

Excellent lakeshore walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14 km)
Ascent:131 ft (40 m)
Time:3.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 2 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk c270 Low Saddle and Ullscarf from Stonethwaite

Fine views though can be a little boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:2,419 ft (737 m)
Time:5.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c274 Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater

Smaller alternative to the big mountains - but with all the charm

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:1,099 ft (335 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c278 High Tove, Ullscarf and Great Crag from Watendlath

Can be wet, wild & boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:2,247 ft (685 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c281 The Langdale Pikes via North Rake from The New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale

A busy path leads to wild seclusion

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:2,924 ft (891 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c285 St John's Beck from St John's in the Vale

Delightful valley stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:295 ft (90 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 2 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk c292 Rydal and Grasmere from Ambleside

Superb valley walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:558 ft (170 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk c294 Steel Fell from Grasmere

Fine views and (often) less busy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,435 ft (742 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c296 High Seat and Bleaberry Fell from Keswick

Fine views of Keswick, Derwent Water and that famous bridge

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:2,257 ft (688 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c302 High Raise via Calf Crag from Grasmere

The Central Fells' Highest point

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:3,128 ft (953 m)
Time:6.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c318 High Seat and Bleaberry Fell from Armboth

Good views of Thirlmere - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,368 ft (722 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c329 The Langdale Pikes and High Raise from Stonethwaite

Superb ridge walk with magnificent views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12 miles (19 km)
Ascent:3,502 ft (1,067 m)
Time:7.75 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 8 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c334 High Rigg from Legburthwaite

Superb views of Blencathra and Skiddaw and Helvellyn

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:1,414 ft (431 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c350 Helm Crag from Grasmere

One steep ascent to fine views of Grasemere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:1,201 ft (366 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk c369 High Raise, Ullscarf and Grange Fell from Rosthwaite

Good views though N of Ullscarf can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:3,781 ft (1,152 m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 8 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c376 Castle Crag from Grange (Borrowdale)

Small, but perfectly formed

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.5 miles (5.5 km)
Ascent:906 ft (276 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 3 <span class=difficultytext>(Easy)</span
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Walk c401 Friar's Crag and Castlerigg StoneCircle from Keswick

Varied walk to an ancient stone circle

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:900 ft (274 m)
Time:3.24 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 4 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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Walk c418 The Langdale Pikes via North Rake and Rossett Pike from Great Langdale

A busy path leads to wild seclusion

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:3,580 ft (1,091 m)
Time:7.25 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 7 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c428 The Langdale Pikes, High Raise and The Easedale Fells from Grasmere

Long high level round

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Vital Statistics:

Length:13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:3,991 ft (1,216 m)
Time:9 hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 8 <span class=difficultytext>(Hard)</span
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Walk c466 Rossett Pike and Black Crags (Langdale) from Great Langdale

Superb views up the Langdale Valley

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:2,271 ft (692 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walking Grade 6 <span class=difficultytext>(Moderate)</span
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