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2026

May  
It's Tick Time Again  
Problems accessing our site  

2025

December  
Two new webcams  
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July  
A couple of walks above Coniston  
A few Walks Near Grasmere  
Avoiding needing help  
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May  
Morecambe Bay Walk 2025  
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April  
It's Tick Time Again  
Think Before You Park  
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January  
Gauging Stations Update  
Hills Database Updated  
Top Ten Bagged Hills  

2024

December  
Bluesky joins Mastodon, Instagram and Facebook  
Christmas shopping  
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October  
20 Lake District Barns Rescued  
Doggy Rescue  
New Fell Top Assessors  
We've Closed our Twitter Account  
Kirkstone Pass closed  
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August  
Searchdogs Open Day  
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July  
A Busy Weekend  
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June  
Going camping? Make sure you're safe  
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April  
Herdy supports sheep safety this spring  
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• Some Walks Near Coniston

We've just published three new walks starting in or near Coniston.

We've just published three new walks starting in or near Coniston. The first two of our walks explore Coppermines Valley and The Old Man of Coniston, one of the best known hills of the Lake District. The third takes you up Wetherlam from Tilberthwaite just outside of Coniston on the road to Ambleside.  read more ...



WalkLakes recognises that hill walking, or walking in the mountains, is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death.
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.