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Lakeland Walker is the only walking magazine devoted to the Lake District. Your essential guide to walking in the Lakes.
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Great Trail to welcome walkers
3 May 2012
One of the largest outdoor events to take place in the Lake District this summer is welcoming walkers to take part.
The Cumbria Way: day by day
2 May 2012
Intrepid contributor Ronald Turnbull sets out along the Cumbria Way over the Bank Holiday weekend - and you can follow ...
Visitors to Lakes encouraged to use new green travel scheme
18 April 2012
Improved bus services, better integration between rail and buses and an electric cycle network will be introduced as part of ...
Access all areas - Ramblers mark Kinder Scout Anniversary with 'virtual' trespass
2 April 2012
In April 1932, much of the countryside in England and Wales was closed off to the public and hundreds of ...
Latest WalksSee All
Tim Woods chugs along the disused railway from Keswick to Threlkeld
9.2 miles/14.9km | 4 hours
Dr Beeching didn't do a lot for car-free walking. His efforts to close down rural railway lines limited access to many parts the countryside. But there is an unexpected legacy; ...
The Never-Ending Journey: Part 1 Pooley Bridge to Patterdale
The Lake District has more than 4,500 miles of footpath and several long distance trails across the fells and through ...
6.7 miles/10.8km | 3½-4 hours
Smardale Gill Viaduct from Newbiggin
Andy Margerison outlines a fascinating railway walk that explores the route of an ambitious line spanning the wilderness separating Cumbria ...
4.5 miles/7km | 2-2.5 hours
The Bishop of Barf
Ever wondered about that white blob halfway up the crags to the west of A66 as it skirts Bassenthwaite? Meet ...
0.5 miles/0.9km | 30-45 minutes
