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Lake District Walking

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Grasmere Lake District Walking.
If you can't afford a helicopter ride over the magnificent peaks of the Lake District (and lets admit it, most of us can't) then arguably the best way to see the lakes, mountains and villages is to walk! It's Cheap, Healthy, Invigorating and Awe Inpsiring all rolled in to one. Many people percieve walking in the Lakes as a trudge up a mountainside, laden down with hiking gear with only the odd goat for company. That just is'nt the case. There are walks for all here. Families, elderly visitors, adventure groups, and thrill seekers.

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Big enough for everyone

The Lake District is vast ....2292 square kilometres thats 885 Sq miles. It has over 150 mountains above 2000 feet, 16 lakes and over 70 other tarns.

Below is the list of walks ....

Trail sign The walks are split in to three main categories.
The first group are low level gentle walks suitable for anyone with moderate fitness. Ideal for families with younger children and day visitors. Many are based around the villages and most walks can be done in under three to four hours.
These walks do not venture much over 600ft although some of them do encounter some short steep stretches.
Click on the "Click" link to take you to the Lake District Walking, walk page. feel free to print off any walks.

The Walks

Level 1 Walks ...... Easy
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Grasmere via Rydal caves from Ambleside
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Three Pubs Walk. Skelwith Bridge and Elterwater
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Circular tour of Loughrigg Fell
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The next group are moderate. Climbing to around 1500ft and walking for about 3 to 4 hours.

Level 2 Walks ...... Moderate
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The final group, challenging, are walks of 6 to 8 hours climbing to high peaks from 2500 to over 3000ft.

Level 3 Walks ...... Challenging
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Helvellyn from Glenridding over striding edge
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