11th March 2024
Whinash ridge from Bretherdale: route guide
Ian Battersby abandons burdens at the doorway to a deserted dale and Winash ridge.
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Location: Lake District
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11th March 2024
The Dodds Round: route guide
Often dismissed as boring and grassy, this secret route up the little-known Fisher’s Wife’s Rake path brings out the best of eastern Dodds, says James Forrest.
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28th February 2024
The Gatesgarth Round: route guide
Vivienne Crow joins the tops together for a western round which won't appear on the usual lists: The Gatesgarth Round.
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28th February 2024
The Fusedale Round: route guide
The best ridge walk in Ullswater? It doesn’t have iconic status, but the Fusedale Round is a brilliant high-level loop, says James Forrest.
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28th February 2024
Deepdale Horseshoe: route guide
Vivienne Crow strides out on Fairfield’s alternative round - the Deepdale Horseshoe.
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10th December 2023
Mellbreak via the Kirkstile Inn: route guide
Low in mileage but high in drama, James Forrest enjoys a quick jaunt up Mellbreak – followed by a pint in one of Lakeland’s best pubs.
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10th December 2023
Barton Fell & Loadpot Hill via The Sun Inn: route guide
Vivienne Crow enjoys contrasting sides of the far eastern fells with a route over Barton Fell from The Sun Inn at Pooley Bridge.
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10th December 2023
Kirk Fell via the Wasdale Head Inn: route guide
Take on the short, sharp ascent of Kirk Fell to earn a pint on your return, says Francesca Donovan.
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18th October 2023
Hike Stony Cove Pike: route guide
Norman Hadley ascends one of Lakeland’s most underestimated valleys via a shy-but-brazen valley.
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10th October 2023
Great Dodd and Clough Head: route guide
Ian Battersby strolls out at dawn for unwarranted rewards at the northern end of the Helvellyn ridge.
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9th October 2023
Hike Blencathra (no edges): route guide
Ian Battersby picks out a safer route on Blencathra when formidable winds, ice and swirling spindrift make Plan A a risk too far.
