Best foot forward
The Lake District National Park has walks for every ability from ambles around lakes to high ridge walks, with a bit of scrambling - climbing over rocks without a rope.
Starting out
Why not follow one of our volunteers on a guided walk? You don't need to worry about navigation and can learn from a knowledgeable local about the area. Pick from short, scenic picnic strolls to full days through spectacular landscape. And they're usually free!
Choose from Leisurely walks or Hill walks, or just use the online Events Search to find your ideal event.
Brush up your skills
Check out our ever-popular Map and Compass Days to improve your navigation skills. Or Children's Pathfinder days for 8 - 11 year olds, hunting for treasure using maps.
Routes for all
If you find walking a challenge or your party includes a wheelchair or buggy, our Miles Without Stiles routes offer laidback routes through the countryside. You don't have to head onto the high fells to enjoy some fantastic views.
There's also our Great Walking and Cycling made easy routes, designed making full use of public transport so you don't have to retrace your steps.
Little legs but big adventures!
Need inspiration? There are plenty of ideas in Adventures for children.
Heading to the hills
Check out our Checklist for walkers page for a handy guide of what to take.
Walking routes
There are hundreds of walking books and guides available. Why not pop into one of our Information Centres and have a browse? If you want to take a look before you come here, the following websites may be useful .
Websites showing routes online
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- John Dawson's Lake District Walks
- Keswick Rambles
- Lake District Outdoors: Walking
- Lakeland Fells
- Lakeland Way
- Virtual Walker
- Walking Britain
- Walking Englishman
- Walking in Keswick and the North Lakes
- Walking in the Lakes
- Walks in the Lake District
Tread softly
Please avoid walking to the sides of paths or taking shortcuts. Trampled verges and shortcuts collapse and water can stream down them, widening paths into broad ugly scars. Remember, your boots are just one pair among 12 million on Lake District paths each year.
You can help fragile, eroded paths at Fix the Fells (opens in new window) by donating online.
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.
