Lake District Walks And Pubs

Dog friendly walks around the Lake District. If you're reading this post it's highly likely that, like me, you enjoy getting out for a walk on the fells in the Lakes. And, like me, have a dog that you like to share walks with. So why not combine both and take your dog on to the fells and around forests and lakes with you. There's lot's reasons why you might think twice before taking your dog along with you on a walk, whether it's because there's lots of sheep in an area, you're unsure if the terrain is suitable or your dog might be getting on in years and needs shorter and flatter routes. That shouldn't stop you though, as there's lots of routes of varying difficulty and distance around that you can use all over the Lakes. There's also lots of accommodation that are dog friendly now so it's not the case that you feel you can't take the dog or that your best option would be to camp. There's now, pub's, B&B's, carava...

I've no trips up to the Lakes planned for the next couple of weeks or so at least so I've decided to fill a gap in the blog by briefly revisiting some older walks (you'll be able to tell from the picture quality of some of them!) and compile my Top 10 favourite fells/walks. I was going to start from number ten and work down to number one, but, when reviewing each one I decided that I liked each for different reasons and found it hard to split them. Some walks were hard, the weather was particularly nice, technical aspects or I just had good company on them so I've decided to list them in no particular order. There's an honorable mention to a none Lake District mountain at the end too just for good measure and because there's a nice story behind it. Coniston Old Man Parking: Walna Scar Car Park Pubs: Numerous in Coniston. The Sun, Black Bull, The Ship Inn, Crown Inn. Camping: Coniston Hall Campsite It's a steady climb from Walna Scar Car Park b...

To start with, I've decided to number the Wainwrights I take in as part of any of my walks so that I can keep a running total of where I am up to and as to not render my original post completely obsolete. This route totalled 17 km or just over 10 miles. Today's walk starts from the parking area on Green Gate just off the A592 Kirkstone Pass and next to Troutbeck, Jesus Church. There's room here for approximately 8 cars so I'd suggest getting there early would secure you a parking place. There is some on road parking nearby and on the A592 itself but this 'car park' is by far the best option, and free. Head from the car park and turn right onto the A592. There's a little footbridge to take you over Trout Beck itself, allowing you to avoid the road which then leads you onto a footpath along the road. At this point you will be able to see the start of the path onto the fells just across the road and to your left.   Start of the track leading to...