Bang for buck walks in the lakes, short but scenic?

toprock · 18 Sep 2018 at 07:10

Morning guys,

Last visit to the lakes the missus wasn't exactly stoked on coniston, just went on that bit too long, and carried on going up and up around every corner, with the final bit going super steep. (i thought its was great lol) So next visit looking for some walks with jaw dropping scenery, 3-5 miles, but much less elevation.

Orrest head comes to mind, not much climb for some epic views at the top, so something similar, or perhaps a walk around one of the lakes themselves nestled between mountains?

Cheers!

robj20 · 18 Sep 2018 at 12:08

In and around Castle Crag is nice, plenty to see. Crinkle Crags and Bowfell is a good walk as well.

My favourite though is Pillar and Ennerdale Valley.

toprock · 20 Sep 2018 at 22:17

Thanks Robj will check those out

bloodiedathame · 20 Sep 2018 at 22:26

Buttermere, lovely easy walk

Jonnybmac · 20 Sep 2018 at 22:35

Borrowdale is nice to walk around or try jacks rake - it's a scramble but relatively easy if you take it steady, just feels exposed

https://www.walkingenglishman.com/lakes05.html

Browse the website too, it's actually great for finding walks for whatever mileage you want to do.