Walking around South Lakeland

Family Walks In the Lake District

Sprayway walking routes are perfect for families.

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 - the lake district.

Rydal and Loughrigg Terrace

Both of the routes start and finish at Rydal Water car park and follow the same directions until you reach Rydal Caves. Once you have finished exploring the caves the little ones can complete the shorter green route and older ones can carry on along the blue route for another 1.2km before meeting up back at the car park.

Coniston Water - Torver Back Common

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. Little ones can explore just over a mile of shoreline while the bigger children can discover some lovely tarns on a longer 3 mile route.

To download this and other walking guides please visit www.golakes.co.uk/adventure-capital/walking-sprayway-families.aspx

For details of Cedric Robinson's well-known Cross Bay Walks across the Kent Estuary 2011 go to www.morecambebay.org.uk/crossbaywalk.html   

The Cistercian Way

A route along the paths, tracks and byways of the low limestone hills that fringe the northern shores of Morecambe Bay via woodlands to Hampsfell and Cartmel Priory to Cark and Holker Hall. The route then continues over the sands of the Leven Estuary, but this is dangerous and should only be attempted with the recognised Sand Pilot. Otherwise the train should be caught to Ulverston where the Way continues by Dalton to Furness Abbey and the coast.

The route is only partially marked on OS mapping and it is not clear which paths to follow between Cark and Ulverston. www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_id=81

Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Walking is probably the best way to explore the AONB; go quietly and you will see birds, mammals, perhaps even the occasional reptile and plenty of insects. The limestone, coastal and woodland scenery provide a stunning backdrop come rain or shine and whether you are looking for walks with children or something a bit more strenuous, it is all here waiting. www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/AONB/Enjoy/AONB-Active/Walking.html

Preston Patrick Country Walks

Lasting from 2 - 4 hrs over 3 - 7 miles. All start and finish at the Old School Gallery and Tea Room , Preston Patrick, Crooklands, Nr Kendal.

 Preston Patrick Walk No. 1.

 Preston Patrick Walk No. 2.

 Preston Patrick Walk No. 3.

 Preston Patrick Walk No. 4.