Guided Walking for Families at Conistonwater

Medium Walk: Ascend through the woods to Tarn Hows before continuing to the panormaic summit of Holme Fell. The return route is via Yew Tree Farm and the Yewdale Valley. 7 miles with 1,300 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: Follow the 'tourist path' past Low Water to the iconic summit of the Old Man of Coniston, the area's highest peak and an impressive viewpoint. 8¾ miles with 2,600 feet of ascent.

Wednesday: Grasmere & Easedale

Easier Walk: Starting from the village of Grasmere, famous as the home of poet William Wordsworth, we'll walk to Easedale Tarn, an impressive glacial lake. 8¼ miles with 1,000 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: An opportunity to climb Helm Crag, one of the most distinctive Lakeland Fells with the 'Lion and the Lamb' rock formations on the summit. We'll follow the ridge to Gibson Knott and Calf Crag before descending via Far Easedale. 8 miles with 1,850 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: A longer circuit which ascends via Easedale Tarn to High Raise, returning along the Calf Crag ridge back to Grasmere. 11 miles with 2,825 feet of ascent.

Thursday: Langdale Valley

Easier Walk: Enjoy a circuit of Lingmoor Fell to picturesque Little Langdale Valley visiting the much-photographed Slaters' Bridge and Blea Tarn. 8¼ miles and 875 feet of ascent. 

Medium Walk: Enjoy the high-level traverse along the aptly named Crinkle Crags with its undulating five mini-summits. This includes 'Bad Step' - a short scramble over an impressive chockstone wedged between the crags. 7¾ miles with 2,550 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: Climb two of the Lake District's highest peaks. We first ascend via The Band to the top of Bow Fell, before continuing to the equally impressive Esk Pike. 9 miles with 3,200 feet of ascent.

Itinerary for 7 night holiday - arriving Sat 4 August

Easier Walk: Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the woods to Tarn Hows lake, returning via Yew Tree Farm; donated to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter and used for the film 'Miss Potter'. 6¼ miles with 825 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: Visit the summits of two local hills, Black Crag and Holme Fell, the latter with its extensive views over Southern Lakeland. 8½ miles with 1,600 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: Ascend via Tilberthwaite Gill to the summit of Wetherlam, before descending via the disused workings of the Coppermines Valley. 9¾ miles with 2,450 feet of ascent.

Monday: Loughrigg & Scandale Fells

Easier Walk: A delightful contouring circuit of Loughrigg Fell visiting an enormous man-made cave, and with extensive views of four lakes and the surrounding mountains. This walk starts and finishes in the popular Lake District town of Ambleside. 7½ miles with 950 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: Walk from Ambleside to the lofty summit of Red Screes, returning via Scandale Pass and the picturesque High Sweden Bridge. 9 miles with 2,450 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: A challenging high-level circuit of five 'Wainwright' summits including Red Screes and Dove Crag, returning to Ambleside via the High Pike Ridge. 11 miles with 3,350 feet of ascent.

Easier Walk: Enjoy a circuit of Lingmoor Fell to picturesque Little Langdale Valley visiting the much-photographed Slaters' Bridge and Blea Tarn. 8¼ miles and 875 feet of ascent. 

Medium Walk: Enjoy the high-level traverse along the aptly named Crinkle Crags with its undulating five mini-summits. This includes 'Bad Step' - a short scramble over an impressive chockstone wedged between the crags. 7¾ miles with 2,550 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: Climb two of the Lake District's highest peaks. We first ascend via The Band to the top of Bow Fell, before continuing to the equally impressive Esk Pike. 9 miles with 3,200 feet of ascent.

Wednesday:

With no guided walks organised, this is a great opportunity for your family to explore the Lake District independently - see the Local Area tab for further information about places of interest that you may enjoy visiting.

Thursday: Grasmere & Easedale

Easier Walk: Starting from the village of Grasmere, famous as the home of poet William Wordsworth, we'll walk to Easedale Tarn, an impressive glacial lake. 8¼ miles with 1,000 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: An opportunity to climb Helm Crag, one of the most distinctive Lakeland Fells with the 'Lion and the Lamb' rock formations on the summit. We'll follow the ridge to Gibson Knott and Calf Crag before descending via Far Easedale. 8 miles with 1,850 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: A longer circuit which ascends via Easedale Tarn to High Raise, returning along the Calf Crag ridge back to Grasmere. 11 miles with 2,825 feet of ascent.

Friday: Coniston Fells

Easier Walk: Walk from Blawith to Monk Coniston along the lower slopes of the Coniston Fells, with excellent views of the lake below. 9 miles with 825 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: An opportunity to climb to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston – the highest peak in the local area. We'll pass two mountain lakes, Goats Water on the ascent and Low Water on our return to Coniston. 8¾ miles with 2,400 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: A challenging high-level circuit of five 'Wainwright' summits on the Coniston Fells, including the Old Man of Coniston. 12 miles with 3,800 feet of ascent.