Lake District: High Level and Fell Walks

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From classic horseshoes to well-trodden routes onto some of the quieter summits, this guidebook covers 30 all the best high-level fell walks to be had in England’s beautiful and much-loved Lake District National Park. including Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, and the Fairfield Horseshoe.

Cicerone says

A guidebook to 30 high level day walks in the Lake District, exploring some of the best mountains, ridgewalks, fells and summits within the national park. Mostly circular except for a few linear routes that make use of public transport links, the walks are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience.

The walks range from 7 to 24km (4–15 miles) in length and can be completed in between 3 and 9 hours. They are arranged geographically into 6 areas: Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere, the Western Valleys, Coniston and Langdale, Ambleside and Windermere, and Ullswater.

• 1:50,000 OS maps for each walk
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk
• Information given on local history and archaeology
• Highlights include Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Newlands Round and the Fairfield Horseshoe

Our Verdict

For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers.

We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too.

If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Seasons: High level and fell walks in the Lake District can be walked all year but walkers need to be prepared, and suitably equipped. Weather is changeable and snow may fall on the fells any time between November and April.
• Centres: The walks are divided into 6 sections: the Keswick area, Borrowdale and Buttermere, the Western Valleys, Coniston and Langdale, Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere, or Ullswater.
• Difficulty: Routes range from 7-23km. Every route is graded for difficulty but fell walking covers rocky terrain, grassy hills, and occasional stretches of boggy ground. Some walks include some easy scrambling. Most routes are relatively easy to follow in clear conditions, but may require good navigational skills in bad weather. Many routes require ice and crampons in snow.
• Must See: Walk England’s highest mountains, including Scafell Pike, Sca Fell, Helvellyn and Skiddaw; hike classic horseshoe routes such as the Newlands Round and the Fairfield Horseshoe; enjoy quieter routes on popular fells such as Blencathra and Red Screes; and visit some lesser known summits, including Gray Crag and Beda Fell.

Specifications

• Weight: 230g
• Published: 16 Feb 2024
• Edition: Second
• Number of pages: 208
• Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.0cm