The Best 25 Ridge Walks in the Lake District
Trust us - these are the Lake District 'ridge' walks you really cannot afford to miss!
Froswick from Ill Bell
Photo: Matt Delemare
One of the best things about walking in The Lake District National Park is the opportunity to walk along high mountain Ridges* with grand vistas on either side.
In fact, after doing all that uphill work to reach a mountain summit - it would be a shame not to venture at least some way along the ridge before descending again to a well earned drink.
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But because there are so many great Ridges* in the Lake District to walk along - deciding which one is the best to do first (or next) can be daunting.
We've been walking the Lake District Fells for more than 40 years and this list is a collection of 25 of our personal favourites.
This list includes walks of various lengths, ascents, grades, airiness and popularity so there is bound to be something to suit you (and your energy levels).
In any event, all will take you to the vantage points offering the very best views in the Lake District - so go on a nice day if you can.
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This is of course a personal choice and it wasn't easy. Indeed, it has taken over 40 years to compile! But if you disagree and/or have an alternative list - then let us know at Feedback - The Best 25 Ridge Walks in the Lake District.
If you know where to go and prefer to search for your own walks - go4awalk.com has a wide choice of other walks in the Lake District to choose from.
Simply enter a walk or location name into our Search facility or surf one of our unique interactive walk selection maps covering the the Lake District National Park.
*NB. 'Ridge' Walks should not be confused with 'Edge' Walks.
'Ridge' Walks involve easy walking along a wide, undulating path high in the mountains. There are lots to choose from and once you have made the initial ascent up onto the ridge, you will be able to follow a wide, clear path with broad extensive views to either side.
While some ridge walks have a steep craggy drop on one side - all are wide enough to enable you to walk well back from the edge if this is your preferred route.
'Edge' Walks on the other hand are much less common and involve walking along a knife edge with a steep drop on both sides. To undertake 'Edge' walks you will need to be sure of foot and require a good head for heights. Whilst some people seek out the adrenalin rush these Edge Walks offer, they are not for everybody.
There are in fact only 3 Edge walks in the Lake District - Sharp Edge, Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. To find walks up all three enter the Edge name into our Walk Search facility.
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