38 easy-to-follow circular walk route maps of all grades in The Central Fells area of The Lake District

Thirty-eight easy-to-follow, hand-crafted walks including routes from Ambleside, Derwent Water, Thirlmere, Elterwater, Grange, Grasmere, Great Langdale, Keswick, Legburthwiate, Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite & Watendlath that climb High Raise (the highest point), The Langdale Pikes, Loughrigg Fell, Pike o' Stickle, Sergeant's Crag & Ullscarf amongst others. More details about each walk can be found below the map.

The Central Fells area of The Lake District National Park is enclosed by:

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Walk c376 Castle Crag from Grange (Borrowdale)

Small, but perfectly formed

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.5 miles (5.5 km)
Ascent:906ft (276m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Grade 3 Walking Easy
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Walk c350 Helm Crag from Grasmere

One steep ascent to fine views of Grasemere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:1,201ft (366m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Grade 3 Walking Easy
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Walk c105 Lang How and Silver How from Grasmere

Fine Views of Grasmere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:1,296ft (395m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c225 The Langdale Pikes via Jack's Rake from The New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale

Jack's Rake is a Lakeland Classic - but not for the faint hearted

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Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:2,645ft (806m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c274 Loughrigg Fell from Elterwater

Smaller alternative to the big mountains - but with all the charm

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:1,099ft (335m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c334 High Rigg from Legburthwaite

Superb views of Blencathra and Skiddaw and Helvellyn

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Vital Statistics:

Length:5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:1,414ft (431m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c143 Brund Fell and King's How from Rosthwaite

Good views of Borrowdale away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,861ft (567m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
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Walk c232 Loughrigg Fell from Ambleside

Easy walk to the top of this local Ambleside fell

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,401ft (427m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c285 St John's Beck from St John's in the Vale

Delightful valley stroll

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:295ft (90m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:Grade 2 Walking Easy
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Walk c401 Friar's Crag and Castlerigg StoneCircle from Keswick

Varied walk to an ancient stone circle

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:900ft (274m)
Time:3.24hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c173 Easedale Tarn from Grasmere

An easy ascent to Tarn and Waterfall

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:1,172ft (357m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c201 Ashness Bridge and Walla Crag from Keswick

Great views of Keswick and Derwent Water

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Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:1,230ft (375m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c208 Harrison Stickle and High Raise from The New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale

Steep scramble - strictly for the adventurous

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:3,046ft (928m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c270 Low Saddle and Ullscarf from Stonethwaite

Fine views though can be a little boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:2,419ft (737m)
Time:5.25hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c278 High Tove, Ullscarf and Great Crag from Watendlath

Can be wet, wild & boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:2,247ft (685m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c115 Langstrath Beck from Rosthwaite

An easy valley walk through wild country

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:1,031ft (314m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c281 The Langdale Pikes via North Rake from The New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale

A busy path leads to wild seclusion

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:2,924ft (891m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c158 High Tove, Thirlmere and Blea Tarn from Watendlath

Fine views of one of Lakeland's prettiest villages

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,181ft (665m)
Time:5.25hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c195 Castle How and Blea Rigg from Grasmere

Good views into Easedale and Langdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,402ft (732m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c294 Steel Fell from Grasmere

Fine views and (often) less busy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,435ft (742m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c318 High Seat and Bleaberry Fell from Armboth

Good views of Thirlmere - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,368ft (722m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c152 Calf Crag and Helm Crag from Grasmere

One steep ascent to fine views of Grasmere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:2,212ft (674m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c265 A Circuit of Derwent Water from Keswick

Excellent lakeshore walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14 km)
Ascent:131ft (40m)
Time:3.25hrs
Grade:Grade 2 Walking Easy
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Walk c292 Rydal and Grasmere from Ambleside

Superb valley walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:558ft (170m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Grade 3 Walking Easy
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Walk c466 Rossett Pike and Black Crags (Langdale) from Great Langdale

Superb views up the Langdale Valley

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Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:2,271ft (692m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c189 High Raise from Rosthwaite

Superb view of Borrowdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:2,780ft (847m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c126 Castlerigg and Threlkeld from Keswick

Fine valley walk to an ancient Stone Circle

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:1,250ft (381m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:Grade 5 Walking Moderate
Walk 28 Walking Bootprint Icon

Walk c296 High Seat and Bleaberry Fell from Keswick

Fine views of Keswick, Derwent Water and that famous bridge

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:2,257ft (688m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c203 Ashness Bridge, Surprise View, Watendlath, Rosthwaite and The River Derwent from Barrow Bay

A gentle walk in Borrowdale

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Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:886ft (270m)
Time:4.25hrs
Grade:Grade 4 Walking Moderate
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Walk c144 Sergeant Man from Grasmere

Good ridge walk above Grasmere

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:2,936ft (895m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c218 Ullscarf and High Raise from Thirlmere

Fine high level - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:2,635ft (803m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:Grade 6 Walking Moderate
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Walk c259 A Circuit of Thirlmere

Lakeside walk with one short steep climb

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:492ft (150m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Grade 3 Walking Easy
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Walk c418 The Langdale Pikes via North Rake and Rossett Pike from Great Langdale

A busy path leads to wild seclusion

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:3,580ft (1,091m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c302 High Raise via Calf Crag from Grasmere

The Central Fells' Highest point

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Vital Statistics:

Length:10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:3,128ft (953m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c243 High Raise and Ullscarf from Rosthwaite

Fine views though N of Ullscarf - can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:3,371ft (1,027m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:Grade 7 Walking Hard
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Walk c329 The Langdale Pikes and High Raise from Stonethwaite

Superb ridge walk with magnificent views

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12 miles (19 km)
Ascent:3,502ft (1,067m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard
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Walk c369 High Raise, Ullscarf and Grange Fell from Rosthwaite

Good views though N of Ullscarf can be boggy

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Vital Statistics:

Length:12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:3,781ft (1,152m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard
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Walk c428 The Langdale Pikes, High Raise and The Easedale Fells from Grasmere

Long high level round

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Vital Statistics:

Length:13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:3,991ft (1,216m)
Time:9 hrs
Grade:Grade 8 Walking Hard

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