Attractions in North West England

The Old Man of Coniston stands less than three miles (4.3 kilometers) from the village. However, to reach the summit requires some serious climbing. When you get there, though, it … read more

The hike along Catbells is extremely popular — and for good reason. The walk is absolutely classic; fun terrain, spectacular views, lots of places to stop for picnics. In high … read more

As the third highest mountain in the Lake District, the views from Helvellyn are absolutely magnificent. However, this mountain is not simply a mere slog to the summit. If you … read more

A bona fide scrambler’s paradise, Blencathra serves up two glorious ridges in a truly memorable horseshoe. The Grade 1 scramble up Sharp Edge, a razor-like spine featuring the notorious Bad … read more

At 3,209 feet (978 m) Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain. The summit is also one of the most stunning due to its remote location and awe-inspiring views. While many … read more

Walla Crag, at 1,243 feet (379 m), is a diminutive Wainwright that rises above Derwent Water's eastern shore. What it lacks in height, it makes up for with splendid views … read more

Orrest Head played a pivotal role in the development of the Lake District's fellwalking culture. It was the seed that sprouted and grew into a magnificent tree – the fruits … read more

Centrepiece of its namesake horseshoe, Fairfield is rarely a walker’s sole goal. Instead it is renowned as the highest point of the much-frequented Fairfield Horseshoe, a looped ridge walk bagging … read more

We started this hike from the Revelin Moss carpark at Whinlater Pass. Head up the steps to the right of the entrance into the car park and not through the … read more

Castle Crag provides a brilliant vantage point of the surrounding area. A long way off being a classed as a 'big peak', the ascent and descent can still be difficult. … read more

Black Combe is one of the Trail100 (Trail Magazine's top 100 mountains they recommend you climb) and it's also a Wainwright Outlying Fell, a Birkett and a Marilyn. We were … read more

When hiking up the ridge from Catbells, Maiden Moor is the next summit you will reach. While its flat summit is no rival to that of better known neighbours Catbells … read more

At a height of 2,172 feet (662 m), the curious Nine Standards boast superb views over the town of Kirkby Stephen and further afield. The origin of the cairns is … read more

This is the fourth Wasdale peak on our Trail 100 list, but despite being the lowest, Yewbarrow is more than a match for its neighbours. Taking the form of an … read more

This is a very open mountain, and as above the winds can be very bad, if you do decide to go up in high winds please do stay to Eastern … read more

Sca Fell is a peak of two faces. To the north and east its tall cliffs are dark and imposing. To the south and west its slopes are green and … read more

As Mellbreak stands apart from the other Loweswater fells, from a distance its appearance reminds me of a sleeping dinosaur. You can just imagine it rising up from its slumber … read more

Lingmell may be one of Scafell Pike's satellite peaks, but it is a fine mountain in its own right. Its rocky north east face quickens the pulse of hikers ascending … read more

Kirk Fell is one of Alfred Wainwright's 214 Wainwright fells of Lakeland. The summit offers brilliant views down Wasdale to Wast Water, but my favourite view from here has to … read more

Steep climb up stone stairs from Barley. Can be a bit of a motorway from the Barley side, if you want a quieter walk, why not try from Downham.