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Much of this route had the stamp of approval from Kendal’s most famous former inhabitant, certainly in terms of fellwalking royalty anyway. The hike across Cunswick Scar and Scout Scar was the subject of the first walk in Alfred Wainwright’s ‘Outlying Fells of Lakeland’ guidebook, the sequel to his classic
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Although diminutive by Lake District standards, the Helm has an adventurous, Tolkienesque ring to its name. Who wouldn’t want to ascend the Helm and survey the land? In fact, it’s a hill full of character: flat-topped, inhabited by ponies and boasting glorious Lakeland views. From Abbot Hall Recreation
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This is an ideal walk if you’re after a solid leg stretcher that doesn’t venture uphill. The Elizabethan grandeur of Levens Hall and its deer park are the main objectives, handily placed at around the midway point. Route wise, it’s a tale of two water courses, one of which is long gone. The way out utilises
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November 12, 2025
This is an easy walk that explores Kendal’s town centre, the evocative ruins of Kendal Castle and the beautiful Serpentine Woods. It’s an ideal amble with kids or if you’ve just got a couple of hours to spare. Serpentine Woods can be a bit boggy after rainfall or during the colder months, so even though
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This is a quick loop around historic Kendal Castle, paying a fleeting visit to Kendal's impressive Parish Church en route. It's an ideal amble for catching a breath of fresh air between talks at the festival.
From Abott Hall Recreation Ground, head straight for Kendal Parish Church. It's five aisles and
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This is a grand tour of the Outlying Wainwright Fells above Staveley, taking in the four summits that comprise Potter Fell, along with Hugill Fell and Reston Scar. En route, you are treated to a number of scenic little tarns, serene trails and wonderful views of the higher fells. And all less than a
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Less than an hour by train from Kendal (with a quick change at Lancaster included) is the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This region of characterful limestone hills, atmospheric woodland and beautiful coast is often overlooked in favour of the Lake District. However
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By taking the train to Windermere and ascending to the stunning viewpoint of Orrest Head, you are mirroring the journey that a young Alfred Wainwright took in 1930. This was the legendary guidebook writer and illustrator’s first acquaintance with the Lake District and was the seed for what would become