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The best walks and hikes around Allerdale

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Walks and hikes around Allerdale offer a diverse landscape that captures the essence of Cumbria's natural beauty. This region presents a remarkable mix of coastal charm and inland wonders, with forests covering nearly a quarter of the area. Hiking enthusiasts can explore a network of trails that wind through thriving woodlands, revealing hidden caves and cascading waterfalls along the way.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

7.81km

02:03

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Derwent Water loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

17.3km

04:45

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cat Bells & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

7.09km

02:27

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

8.42km

02:38

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Derwent Water Ferry & Catbells loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

14.3km

04:20

410m

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

14.3km

05:41

930m

910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

16.4km

05:54

880m

890m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Latrigg loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

8.03km

02:26

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. High Seat, Walla Crag & Castlehead loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

14.7km

04:42

590m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Castle Crag Borrowdale & Millican Dalton's Cave loop from Seatoller — Lake District National Park

8.62km

02:35

230m

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes around Allerdale

1. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

2. Derwent Water loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

3. Cat Bells & Derwent Water loop — Lake District National Park

4. Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

5. Derwent Water Ferry & Catbells loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

6. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

7. Skiddaw loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

8. Latrigg loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

9. High Seat, Walla Crag & Castlehead loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

10. Castle Crag Borrowdale & Millican Dalton's Cave loop from Seatoller — Lake District National Park

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