Walking from Coniston sponsored by Polartec offers four different walks of varying difficulty;

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Yewdale and Tarn Hows
Woodland, dashing becks and tranquil lakes set against a back drop of craggy knolls and distant mountains are the signature of this part of the fells and this walk brings them all together.

Western shore of Coniston water
Backed by low fells and woodland, the western shore of Coniston Water is a delightful place for a walk. A mixture ofpaths and tracks weave in and out of the trees and across parkland never straying out of sight of the lake.

Coniston round
Fronted by the rugged Coniston Old Man and the towering cliffs of Dow Crag, the stunning peaks of the Coniston Fells are a Lake District classic. All day long you are high on ridges with superb views out to the coast and back into the surrounding mountains.

Coppermines valley and the bell
The Coppermines Valley, as its name suggests, has been of interest to miners as far back as Elizabethan times. Deep shaft entrances mark its length and high-walled quarries ring its enclosing slopes. The contrasting high summits and crags are particularly impressive making

Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 90, OS Landranger 96,  OS Landranger 98,  OS Explorer OL 6,

Polartec Routes - With routes to suit all abilities sponsored by Polartec, you will be sure to take in some great scenery in and around;
Ambelside, Coniston, Keswick

Family walks near Coniston sponsored by Sprayway contains two walking routes around Coniston perfect for families.

Coniston Water – Torver Back Common

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The western shore at the southern end of Coniston Water is overlooked by a little group of hills called Torver Back Common.

The slopes of the hills sweep right down to the lake where a mixture of fast running becks, old gnarled trees and secretive gravel beaches make the perfect backdrop for fun and adventure.

Blue Route (Long)

A 5km, 2-3 hour route starting at Sunny Bank jetty take sin narrow road, fell track, small rocky summits, lake side path, woodland and gravel beaches.

Green Route (Short)

a 2km, 1 -2 hour walk catches the launch from the Coniston Boating Centre to Sunny Bank jetty.  Follow paths along the shore to an ideal picnic spot.

Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 96, OS Landranger 97,  OS Explorer OL 6,

Sprayway Family Walks – A series of golakes walking routes perfect for families is sponsored by Sprayway.
Starting from classic destinations throughout the county there is a shorter route for little ones and a longer one for the more adventurous, so the whole family can get out and enjoy the best of the Adventure Capital.
Coniston, Buttermere, Patterdale, Borrowdale and Rydal areas are fetaured in this set.

A host of walks are within easy reach of the handsome Georgian town of Cockermouth in Cumbria.

Explore more from Cockermouth sponsored by Jennings offers four different walks of varying difficulty;

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• Watch Hill via the Allerdale ramble
• Lorton Vale and Whin Fell
• Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell and Greystones
• Sale Fell and views of Bassenthwaite lake

Follow an easy climb to gain a lofty view point, a low level inter valley walk or a summit bagging tour of Lorton Vale.

Visit the dramatic waterfall at Spout Force or enjoy a full day’s walk on a circular tour of Sale Fell.

Look out for Jennings pubs along the walks and enjoy a pint of Cumberland Ale – you’re never far away from a well-deserved glass of Jennings beer!

Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL 4, OS Explorer OL5

Jennings Ale Trails - Long Distance walks sponsored by Jennings Brewery, explore some great days out in the Lake District and Cumbria. With routes to suit all abilities, you will be sure to take in some great scenery, good food and real ale.
Explore more series focuses on; Cockermouth, Wasdale and Eskdale, Keswick and Elterwater

The Cleveland Way crosses the North York Moors national Park, a diverse landscape of heather moorland, scenic dales and villages.

Cleveland Way courtesy of National Trail

A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits walkers in this region as the route enjoys the dramatic cliffs of the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast as well as enchanting settlements such as Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay.

You can stop along the way at the towns of Whitby and Scarborough.

Apart from the scenery, there is an incredible wealth of history not far from the Cleveland Way at the famous Castles and Abbeys, including 7th century Whitby Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey which was England’s first Cistercian church and Scarborough Castle.

Accessible

While some parts of the Cleveland Way are quite strenuous, there are sections without barriers which are accessible to everyone.

A series of four Easy Access walks along the Cleveland Way vary in their level of difficulty.

The Sutton Bank, Ravenscar and Robin Hood’s Bay walks are short ones that may be suitable for people with impaired mobility, with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter, where there are no kissing gates.

The Baysdale walk is far more challenging. None of the detailed walks have steps or stiles and comprehensive information is provided on the gradients and surfaces to expect.

Download the Cleveland Way easy access walks from the National Trail website.

More information

National Trail Guides – Natural England has worked in partnership with Aurum Press to produce a series of official National Trail Guides which cover all the established National Trails in England and Wales.

National Trail website – National Trails are long distance routes for walking, cycling and horse riding through the finest landscapes in England and Wales.

North Sea Trail – The coastal length of the Cleveland way form part of the North Sea Trail.

Chesterfield Borough Council have developed a downloadable tour guide for the town of Chesterfield.

Chesterfield in Derbyshire is famous for the ‘Crooked Spire’ of its Parish Church, you can discover why the spire is twisted

Courtesy of Chesterfield Borough Council

out of shape along with many other interesting facts such as;

• What is George Stephenson’s connection to Chesterfield?
• Who were George and Caleb Heathcote?

The hour-long Trail provides all sorts of fascinating information, highlighting 29 buildings and sites of interest in Chesterfield.  Starting at the Tourist Information Centre, the route circles the town centre and includes optional detours to Holy Trinity Church and Queen’s Park.

The Trail allows for wheelchair access but, in parts, is too steep for manual wheelchair users.  A powered scooter is recommended and can be hired from Chesterfield Shopmobility.

An online sample of the tour is available as well as a full download which can be placed on your MP3 player.

The tour audio is currently available in English, French and Dutch

Visit the Chesterfield Borough Council website to download the audio guide.

For those visiting the area, there is also a printed version launched at the end of March 2010 and costs £1.50, available available from the tourist information centre.

More information

Chesterfield Tourist Information website.

Chesterfield Borough Council website.

St. Mary’s and All Saints Church - Famous for it’s crooked spire.