WalkLakes Blog
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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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02/02/24
• Using our Mapping for Other Walks
Here at WalkLakes we have two obsessions: walking and mapping and here's an example of our mapping being used by other people to create great walks.
Here at WalkLakes we have two obsessions: walking and mapping. So as well as finding you the best Lake District walks we also illustrate them using our our mapping, which we call WayMaps, and you see that used both in our walks and our GPS Mapping app. read more ... |
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16/11/23
• Winter - Time to check your gear
Time to wash, proof and otherwise prepare your existing winter gear; and new gear you might want to buy
With autumn upon us, the fells are going brown as flora and fauna prepare to sleep through the harshness of winter. This is a great time to be out on the fells, there's a quiet solitude awaiting those who do. Especially away from the popular areas you may go all day without seeing anyone else. read more ... |
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30/10/19
• Winter - Be Prepared
With snow already on Helvellyn it's time to wash, proof and otherwise prepare your existing winter gear; and think about replacements, or new gear you might want to buy.
Winter is a wonderful time to be on the fells. Quieter than the busy summer months, you can find yourself alone on even the most popular fells during the week. There's nothing quite like an early start on a crisp frosty morning to make the most of the short daylight hours. read more ... |
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12/12/18
• Winter - Time to check your gear
Time to wash, proof and otherwise prepare your existing winter gear; and new gear you might want to buy.
Winter is a wonderful time to be on the fells. Quieter than the busy summer months, you can find yourself alone on even the most popular fells during the week. There's nothing quite like an early start on a crisp frosty morning to make the most of the short daylight hours. read more ... |
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31/05/18
• Some Walks From Coniston
If you're staying in or near Coniston here's some walks to try.
Coniston is a busy little village sandwiched between the eastern crags of The Old Man of Coniston, one of the best known hills of the Lake District, and the shore of Coniston Water. There are a good number of shops in the centre where daily supplies, or forgotten kit, can be obtained. read more ... |
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.