Walking Around Ullswater

For walking, you are spoiled for choice around Ullswater. There are literally hundreds of footpaths, tracks and quiet lanes, (riverside, lakeside, woodland, valley and mountain), to suit all levels of enthusiasm and ability. Wainwright’s famous Coast to Coast Walk also passes through Patterdale.

Useful Information for Walkers

You are advised to be adequately dressed, shod and equipped for your walk, and, if going onto the fells, check the weatherline 017687 75757. Or check out the Lake District Weather online. You can also now see a 5 day Weather Forecast for Helvellyn.

Ordnance Survey maps that cover the area are the
1:50 000 Penrith and Keswick map
ISBN 0-319-222690-5, and the 1:25 000 English Lakes North Eastern area ISBN no 0-319-23444-4 Click here to Buy Lake District OS Maps Online.

There are an enormous number of books which cover walking in the Lake District. The Amazon on-line bookshop will give you a choice of 629 titles if you enter Lake District in the Book search! The tourist information centre carries a good selection as do the shops in Pooley Bridge, Glenridding and nearby Penrith.

The serious walker might like to tackle the heights of High Street, St Sunday Crag, Fairfield 2863 ft and of course the magnificent Helvellyn 3118ft/950m

The Coast to Coast route crosses the Ullswater valley from Helvellyn, through Patterdale, over High Street to Haweswater and Shap. We now have a page dedicated to the Coast to Coast Walk in Patterdale. See our favourite Coast 2 Coast B&B in Patterdale.

There are also many dales leading off the Ullswater valley that rise steadily into the surrounding high hills offering challenging walks and glorious views.

The National Trust owns over 16,800 acres of land around Ullswater. They have been responsible for creating and maintaining some lovely footpaths which meander from lake shore, through ancient woodland and onto open fells. Their short walks leaflets are now, unfortunately, out of print but the guide at their Information point at Aira Force will happily advise you.

The Lake District National Park Authority Tourist Information Centre at Glenridding sells a variety of leaflets, maps and guide books about walking in the area. They also conduct a series of FREE GUIDED WALKS with National Park Wardens who have an excellent knowledge of the area and will tell you all about the history, flora and fauna. For information contact the Tourist Information Centre.
017684 82414
mailto:ullswatertic@lake-district.gov.uk


Ullswater Walks

Here are a few suggested walks that you might like to look into...

Hallin Fell 3 miles/2 hours ~ One of the finest walks for seeing the most spectacular lake and mountain scenery in the Ullswater area.

Silver Cragg 3.5 miles/2.30 hours ~ Breathtaking views across the southern end of Ullswater

Hartsop and Brother's Water 4.5 miles/2.75 hours ~ A level walk through mountain scenery to picturesque tarn

Gowbarrow Fell 7.5 miles/4.5 hours ~ A true Lakeland walk passing spectacular waterfall

Barton Fell 7 miles/4 hours ~ One of the best for overviews of Ullswater

Lanty's Tarn 3 miles/2.5 hours ~ Splendid walk to a quiet haven set amongst magnificent mountains

The Boat Walk 6.5 miles/4 hours ~ A wonderful fell and lakeside walk with ferry ride back to starting point - or vice versa.

Greenside Mines 3.5 miles/2.5 hours ~ Through dramatic Glenridding valley to site of now disused mine which was founded in the 1650's.

Aira Force 3 miles/2 hours ~ A fabulous walk through enchanting leafy glen to one of the most spectacular waterfall in the Lake District.

Pooley Bridge 2.5 miles/1.5 hours ~ Short walk on lower fell and lake shore

Dunmallard Hill 3 miles/2 hours ~ Short walk along river, through farmland and woods from Pooley Bridge

For a light hearted view on a range of local walks please see the Helvellyn Blog.

Glenridding Guides - Glenridding Guides is a small family-run business at the foot of Helvellyn and on the shores of Ullswater offering friendly and knowledgeable walking guides. Contact Glenridding Guides via Email

Reach Beyond Adventure - A local outdoor adventure company offering a wide range of outdoor activities including guided walks. Also offers canoeing, ridge scrambling, climbing, ghyll scrambling, bushcraft, outdoor first aid training and more. Ideal for individuals, families & groups www.reachbeyondadventure.co.uk  01768 483867  enquiries@reachbeyondadventure.co.uk

Eden Outdoor Adventures - a small family run company offering tailor made courses for small groups and families in Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Walking and Moutaineering, and other outdoor training including navigation and first aid.  For more details see their website www.edenoutdooradventures.co.uk, call them on 07525 653099 or email them.

The Wake Effect - Wake effect specialise in using a unique mix of personal 1 to 1 coaching combined with outdoor experiences in the Ullswater area. We work on a 1 to 1 basis with individuals who want to overcome personal barriers and build confidence, and with individuals who want to make important changes or achieve ideal personal goals. Please contact Anja on 07939 074 197 or Berni on 07732 337 427 or email. Or visit our website.

Guided Treks, Mountain Skills Development, Multi & Single Pitch Rock Climbing & Team Building in the Lake District plus Personal Guiding across the UK  &  Mountain Landscape Photography
www.summitjourneys.co.uk
email: chris@summitjourneys.co.uk   
Telephone: 01768 890345 / 07779 961027

Blue Badge Guides

Valerie Abraham MITG - takes groups and individuals on guided walks around Ullswater.
www.agoodguide.co.uk

Melanie Carter MITG - offers guided walks of Penrith, Glenridding, Martindale and the Ullswater Valley.
Mobile number is 07857 498051 and website www.edenoutdooradventures.co.uk Email: melanie@edenoutdooradventures.uk

Ullswater Guided Walks