The best walks in the Lake District ~ Conde Nast

1 ~~~ The best walks in the Lake District ~ Conde Nast ~~~

The Lake District is the English landscape at its most epic: it claims its highest peaks and its deepest lakes, it has moved the pens of great poets and the brushes of Old Masters, it has bequeathed us cultural treasures as diverse as Swallows and Amazons, Kendal Mint Cake and all the best scenes in Withnail and I. It has some of the best walks in the UK too, with trails to suit every kind of rambler – from humble hikers looking to stretch their legs near the car park, to brave souls conquering England's loftiest peaks via frightening scrambles. With the tough terrain and rapidly changing weather inbound from the Irish Sea, it's vital to come well prepared: you'll need proper walking boots and a waterproof shell – especially on heavyweight mountains such as Blencathra, Helvellyn and the ever-popular Scafell Pike, the highest point in the Lake District. 

For all the walks below (with the possible exception of Tarn Hows) be sure to take a map.

www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-walks-lake-district ~ August 2020 ~