The Ambleside and Langdale areas of the Lake District are a perfect destination for adventurers and a round of the Langdale Pikes is a Lake District classic.

These Ambleside and Langdale walking routes sponsored by Smartwool cover over 7.8 miles to take in stunning views, and ticking the peaks of

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Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle, Thorn Crag, Loft Crag and Pike of Stickle before returning via Mickleden packhorse way.

The Jenkin Crag Bridleway makes for a superb walk of just over 4 miles with outstanding long range views. For a really special day make use of the ferry service to get to the start point.

This walk takes in the four main peaks that form the Pikes followed by a steady descent back to the start via the ancient packhorse route of Stake Pass and Mickleden.

Set high above the eastern shores of Lake Windermere, a high level route makes a superb walk through lanes, woodland and hamlets whilst at the same time delivering outstanding long range views.

Distance: 4.6 – 7.8 miles (7.4km – 12.5)
Time: 4 – 6hours
Height gain: 300 – 860m
Mixed Terrain

Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL 7

Smartwool Routes - A set of golakes walking guides sponsored by Smartwool.
Each guide contains two walks designed to give both new and seasoned explorers inspiration to get out and discover more of this fantastic landscape.
Areas covered are; Ambleside, Keswick, Stavely and Kentmere.

The lake District National Park  has listed the following routes as suitable for wheelchair users. Most are very limited in terms of distance and often follow minor roads, offering some great viewpoints.

As with many areas of the Lake District, parking can be limited.

Hammerbank, Windermere

Grid Ref 405991
East shore of lake Windermere, just north of Bowness. Provides great views across the lakeshore. A recently installed information panel gives details of the view.

Beech Hill, Windermere

Grid Ref 388920
Situated on the East shore of lake windermere, south of Bowness. The location gives unrivaled views across the lake to the rugged Lake District Fells beyond. Parking is available next to the Beech Hill hotel.

Borrans Park, Waterhead

Grid Ref 375034.
Leave your car in the National Park car park opposite Waterhead Pier, follow the road north of the Pier to a gate giving access to the park. In the field next to Borrans Park are the remains of a Roman settlement, Galava.

There are also great views across Lake Windermere.

Brown Howe, Coniston

Grid Ref 292910
This is a sloping grassy lakeshore area which once formed part of the Duke of Buccleuch’s summer Estate. Situated to the south of Coniston village the area provides excellent views up Coniston water.

Jenkins’ Field, Glenridding

Grid Ref 387168
Use the National Park car park and take the road down to the steamer pier.

Jenkins Field is adjacent to the pier and is the perfect place to picnic, many use this area for bird watching.  A memorial plaque adjacent to the Pier House denotes the original slipway used by Donald Campbell.  One of the last Wild Red Deer herds can be seen grazing on the slopes of Place Fell on the opposite shore in the autumn.

Go to the Lake District National Park Website for more information