This Cathedral Cave walk is a fantastic family adventure through the dramatic landscapes of Little Langdale. Created as part of the area’s slate mining industry in the 1700s, Cathedral Cave and the surrounding quarry remains offer…
This short but rewarding family walk from Bowness-on-Windermere climbs through quiet woodland and open fields to the summit of Brant Fell, where panoramic views over Lake Windermere make the uphill effort worthwhile. Although steep in sections,…
This short section of the West Windermere Way is an easy, pram-friendly linear walk from Lakeside to Newby Bridge (1.6km each way). Running mainly alongside the River Leven and the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, it follows…
The Rydal Cave walk is one of the most popular family walks in the Lake District, leading to an impressive cavern hidden above Rydal Water. Despite its dramatic appearance, Rydal Cave isn’t a natural formation at…
This Silver How walk is a fantastic family-friendly Wainwright near Grasmere, offering beautiful views across Grasmere, the surrounding fells, and even glimpses of Windermere in the distance. It’s definitely one to save for a clear day…
This Ambleside walk to High Sweden Bridge is a rewarding short circular route that blends classic Lake District scenery with an intriguing piece of local history. Despite its Scandinavian-sounding name, ‘Sweden’ is thought to derive from…
If you’re looking for a quick Lake District family walk with maximum reward for minimal effort close to Kendal, Scout Scar is hard to beat. This short route climbs gently onto a striking limestone escarpment, where…
This easy pram-friendly walk in Bowness-on-Windermere is perfect for families looking for a gentle lakeside stroll. The route follows flat paths along the shore of Lake Windermere to Cockshott Point and Ferry Nab, with plenty of…
With rocky outcrops to scramble over, beautiful streams to explore, and rewarding views over Grasmere, this walk to Alcock Tarn is a fantastic family adventure. Starting in the heart of Grasmere village, the route climbs steadily…
Once home to William Wordsworth (between 1808–1811), the poet who helped shape how the world sees the Lake District, Allan Bank is one of the region’s most family-friendly National Trust properties. Rather than simply walking through…