Though just short of 9 miles this walk is very taxing and feels much longer. The tracks on this route disappear in many places and the ground if often incredibly boggy, even during dry spells. However, the views offered along the way and the return to the remote Tan Hill pub make it all worthwhile.
Circular | 14km (8.76 miles) | Difficulty: Medium to Hard
This is a simple and easy route which follows reservoir-side paths and tracks. The way is over relatively flat ground with a single largish climb halfway through to offer walkers an excellent view of Lunedale.
Circular | 10.4km (6.46 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
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
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
This is a leisurely lakeside walk which leads walkers from Gatesgarth to Buttermere.
Circular | 7km (4.36 miles) | Difficulty: Easy
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
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
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
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
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
Northern Paths 