This is a great route which combines open moorland tracks and reservoir side paths. It starts at the car park on the South side of the dam on Hury Reservoir.
Circular | 12.6km (7.85 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
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Crummock Water
This route circles around the lake of Crummock Water, the source of the River Cocker. The route travels through wooded areas, along the lakeside, past Scale Beck, through the village of Buttermere and back.
Circular | 13.3km (8.26 miles) | Difficulty: Medium
Buttermere
This is a leisurely lakeside walk which leads walkers from Gatesgarth to Buttermere.
Circular | 7km (4.36 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
Castle Crag
This is a short route with some interesting terrain to traverse, a single steep ascent and some amazing views of the North Western Fells of the Lake District and Derwent Water.
Circular | 5.98km (3.71 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
High Street
This is a challenging route which rewards walkers with some amazing views of Haweswater Reservoir.
Circular | 13.4km (8.33 miles) | Difficulty: Medium To Hard
Cockerton to Low Coniscliffe
This route travels from the village green of Cockerton, through the suburbs of Darlington and out into the countryside.
Circular | 11.9km (7.73 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
Reeth to Fremington Edge
This is a relatively short route which offers some amazing views of Swale Dale and the valley surrounding Arkle Beck. The route is initially field walking followed by a brief, but steep, ascent onto moorlands.
Circular | 9.71km (6 miles) | Difficulty: Medium
Blencathra
This route climbs Blencathra, the third highest peak in the lake districts. The route is rated hard due to a combination of different.
Circular | 13.1km (8.15 miles) | Difficulty: Hard
Whorlton to Hutton Magna
This route traverses quiet country lanes and footpaths between the villages of Whorlton and Hutton Magna. It is circular and mostly flat which allows for it to be followed however the walker feels fit.
Circular | 10.8km (6.73 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
Durham to Houghall
This route mixes city streets and country footpaths to offer amazing views of the historic city of Durham and its surrounding countryside. The route can be started in the town centre or up by the cathedral.
Circular | 8.8km (5.5 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
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