Dodd Wood
This route offers great views over the northern Lake District and Bassenthwaite Lake as you make your way through the forest. This trail also takes in the Osprey Watch site where you have the chance to spot these birds between April and September. Take care on the rougher sections of this trail, appropriate footwear is required.
Wythop Wood
Enjoy this 10.6-km loop trail near Cockermouth, Cumbria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through October.
Setmurthy Wood
Experience this 6.8-km loop trail near Cockermouth, Cumbria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Buttermere
This is a lovely, family friendly trail taking in great views on a clear day as you make your way round the lake. With sweeping mountains on all ends, this is a very atmospheric route with picturesque paths and sights.
Rannerdale
Enjoy beautiful views and wildflower scenery as you make your way up to the summit and back through the valley. While this route is fairly moderate, there are some challenges along the way including a steep and rocky climb to the summit of Rannerdale Knotts. Here you can take in the amazing views over the valley before continuing along the ridge and returning to the start along Squat Beck.
Crummock Water
Enjoy this 13.5-km loop trail near Buttermere, Cumbria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 35 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.
Cat Bells
Enjoy beautiful views and winding, rugged paths as you make you way up and over this popular summit. With rocky scrambles and gentle lakeside paths this trail takes in a mix of terrains that will require careful footing.
Loughrigg Fell
Try this 12.1-km loop trail near Ambleside, Cumbria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Lowther Church
Discover this 3.9-km loop trail near Penrith, Cumbria. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Rydal Water
Experience this 10.1-km loop trail near Ambleside, Cumbria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.