WalkLakes Blog
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30/07/25
• A couple of walks above Coniston
Here are a couple of walks from Coniston you might like to try: a short walk with a tarn, and a longer wander over the Old Man of Coniston.
Here are a couple of walks from Coniston you might like to try. They both start from the car park above Coniston at the end of the Walna Scar public road - now a pay and display car park:  The Old Man of Coniston Trig Point |
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23/07/25
• A few Walks Near Grasmere
Today we're looking at three of our walks starting in or near Grasmere village, rated by us as one, two and three "fells" in order of difficulty.
The small village of Grasmere located in the heart of the Lakes is an ideal base for walkers, with a wide variety of hills and surrounding countryside there is going to be something suitable for everyone. The lake of the same name - Grasmere, sometimes appended with Water or Lake to distinguish it from the village, lies just to the south. read more ... |
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09/07/25
• Avoiding needing help
We've been struck by some reports from Wasdale MRT about recent rescues they've undertaken. We have some thoughts.
We were reading, as we do, the most recent reports from the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team and there's a pattern in recent reports around Scafell Pike. read more ... |
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18/05/25
• Morecambe Bay Walk 2025
On Saturday, 16th August you can join the Friends of the Lake District on this unique sponsored walk across the tidal sands of Morecambe Bay to raise money to protect Lake District landscapes.
On Saturday, 16th August you can join the Friends of the Lake District on this unique sponsored walk across the tidal sands of Morecambe Bay to raise money to protect Lake District landscapes. read more ... |
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28/04/25
• It's Tick Time Again
It's the spring so the ticks are out again looking for a meal off you or your dog. We've already found two on ours.
It's the spring so the ticks are out again looking for a meal off you or your dog. Ticks are small, spider-like creatures that feed on the blood of animals, including people. The size of a tick varies, depending on the stage of its life cycle, gender, species and whether it has fed recently. Nymphs are about the size of a poppy seed, while adult ticks look more like tiny spiders. read more ... |
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17/04/25
• Think Before You Park
Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the area's scenic beauty spots -particularly around Stonethwaite and Wasdale - to park responsibly and with consideration for others.
Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the area's scenic beauty spots -particularly around Stonethwaite and Wasdale - to park responsibly and with consideration for others. read more ... |
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.