46 easy-to-follow circular walk route maps of all grades in The Western Fells area of The Lake District

Forty-six easy-to-follow, hand-crafted walks including routes from Buttermere, Ennerdale Water, Honister, Loweswater, Seathwaite & Seatoller that climb Great Gable (the highest point), Haystacks, High Style, Kirk Fell & Pillar amongst others. More details about each walk can be found below the map.

The Western Fells area of The Lake District National Park is enclosed by:

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Walk c101 Pillar and Little Scoat Fell from Wasdale Head, Wast Water

One of Lakeland's finest walks - unmissable

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:4,782ft (1,457m)
Time:8.75hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard
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Walk c118 Great Gable from Seathwaite (Borrowdale)

Clear paths & superb views on glorious gable

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:2,845ft (867m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c120 The Ennerdale Horseshoe

Strenuous, high level route worth every step - if you have the energy!

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Vital Statistics:

Length:18.75 miles (30 km)
Ascent:7,309ft (2,408m)
Time:14.75hrs
Grade:Grade 9 Walking Very Hard
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Walk c130 Haycock and Steeple from Ennerdale Water

High fell walk on less popular paths

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:3,275ft (998m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c132 Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Wood

Fabulous lake views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,884ft (574m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c133 The Netherbeck Round from Greendale

Superb mountain walk on less crowded fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:5,100ft (1,554m)
Time:9.25hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard
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Walk c141 Great Gable and Pillar from Wasdale Head, Wast Water

Superb high level route from remote Wasdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:5,819ft (1,773m)
Time:10 hrs
Grade:Grade 9 Walking Very Hard
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Walk c151 Great Gable, Kirk Fell and Hay Stacks from Honister Hause

Good paths on rough ground

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:4,260ft (1,298m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c160 Pillar from Gatesgarth, Buttermere

Simply awesome

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:4,611ft (1,405m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard
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Walk c199 Iron Crag and Grike from Ennerdale Water

Superb high level route away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.75 miles (19 km)
Ascent:2,970ft (905m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c202 Low Fell from Loweswater

Fabulous lake views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:1,726ft (526m)
Time:4.25hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c207 The High Stile Ridge from Buttermere

Unsurpassed views of Buttermere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:3,338ft (1,017m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c212 Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell, Hen Comb and Mellbreak from Loweswater

High level walk away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:3,666ft (1,117m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c219 A Circuit of Buttermere from Buttermere

An easy stroll round a lakeland jewel

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:485ft (148m)
Time:2 hrs
Grade:Grade 2 Walking Easy
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Walk c221 A Circuit of Crummock Water from Buttermere

Lovely lakeshore stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:262ft (80m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Grade 2 Walking Easy
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Walk c223 A Circuit of Loweswater from Loweswater

Delightfully quiet lakeside stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.25 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:98ft (30m)
Time:1½ hrs
Grade:Grade 1 Walking Easy
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Walk c228 Hay Stacks from Buttermere

Wainwright's favourite mountain

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:2,334ft (711m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c240 Kirk Fell, Pillar and Little Scoat Fell from Wasdale Head, Wast Water

Fantastic high level walk with glorious views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:4,808ft (1,465m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c241 Great Gable and Honister Pass from Seatoller (Borrowdale)

Easy to follow paths - a Lakeland classic

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:3,016ft (919m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c250 A Circuit of Ennerdale Water

Delightful lakeside stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:683ft (208m)
Time:3.25hrs
Grade:Grade 3 Walking Easy
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Walk c263 The High Stile Ridge from Buttermere

Unsurpassed views of Buttermere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:3,390ft (1,033m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c267 Haycock, Iron Crag, Lank Rigg and Grike from Ennerdale Water

Excellent high level well away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:15.25 miles (24.5 km)
Ascent:4,125ft (1,257m)
Time:9.75hrs
Grade:Grade 9 Walking Very Hard
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Walk c275 Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Loweswater

Fabulous views of Loweswater

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:1,923ft (586m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c287 The High Stile Ridge and Hay Stacks from Buttermere

Unsurpassed views of Buttermere and Wainwright's favourite

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:4,132ft (1,259m)
Time:8.25hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard
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Walk c295 Hay Stacks and Fleetwith Pike from Gatesgarth, Buttermere

Wainwright's favourite mountain

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.80 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:2,455ft (748m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c311 Ponsonby Fell from Gosforth

Quiet & gentle lakeland hills

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:1,418ft (432m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c324 Starling Dodd and Great Borne from Buttermere

Fantastic views on less visited fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:3,157ft (962m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c328 The Greendale Horseshoe

Superb views from lonely fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:2,504ft (763m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c338 Great Gable and Kirk Fell from Honister Hause

Easy to follow paths - a Lakeland classic

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:3,289ft (1,002m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c340 Grike, Crag Fell and Lank Rigg from Scaly Moss

Less visited fells with stunning views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:2,028ft (618m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c343 Pillar and Red Pike from Wasdale Head, Wast Water

One of Lakeland's finest walks - unmissable

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11 miles (17 km)
Ascent:4,001ft (1,219m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard
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Walk c354 Mellbreak from Lanthwaite Wood

Short easy scramble to fine views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:1,877ft (572m)
Time:4.25hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c364 Seatallan and Haycock from Wast Water

Superb views from little visited fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:3,236ft (986m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c386 Yewbarrow from Wasdale Head, Wast Water

Very steep ascent up to Dore Head - pick a nice day

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:2,123ft (647m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c387 Pillar from Black Sail Hut

Remote and awesome

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:2,301ft (701m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c397 The Buttermere Fells from Buttermere

Very long high level route with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:16 miles (25.5 km)
Ascent:6,285ft (1,915m)
Time:12.25hrs
Grade:Grade 9 Walking Very Hard
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Walk c403 Lank Rigg and Whoap from Friar Well

Quiet and lonely - marvellous

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:1,854ft (565m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c406 Hay Stacks from Gatesgarth, Buttermere

Wainwright's favourite mountain

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.25 miles (6 km)
Ascent:1,920ft (585m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c411 Starling Dodd via Scale Beck from Buttermere

Fantastic views on less visited fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:2,734ft (833m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c413 Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell and Hen Comb from Loweswater

High level walk away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,540ft (774m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c417 Base Brown, Great Gable and Kirk Fell from Honister Hause

Easy to follow paths with great views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:3,965ft (1,208m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c421 Mellbreak and Hen Comb from Loweswater

Short ridge ascent (scramble) to fine views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:6ft (770m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c423 The Wast Water Round from Wasdale Head, Wast Water

Testing hike around Lakeland's deepest lake

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Vital Statistics:

Length:15.25 miles (24.5 km)
Ascent:4,841ft (1,475m)
Time:10½ hrs
Grade:Grade 9 Walking Very Hard
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Walk c442 Great Gable and Green Gable from Honister Hause

Easy to follow paths - a Lakeland classic

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.75 miles (9 km)
Ascent:2,340ft (731m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c456 Fleetwith Pike, Hay Stacks, Brandreth and Grey Knotts from Honister Hause

Lots of ups and downs to stunning views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:2,756ft (840m)
Time:5.25hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c478 Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell and Gavel Fell from Loweswater

Fine high level walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:2,025ft (617m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate

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