Where the Orton Fells meet the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales south of Kirkby Stephen, there are two scenic routes to follow:
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| Kirkby Stephen, Ewbank Scar and the Nine Standards |
4¾miles (7.5 kms) |
A walk with a small cathedral, a Viking god, exotic parrots, wild woods, a towering limestone cliff and nine mysterious cairns. |
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Discover Eden Walking Series |
| Mallerstang, Wildboar Fell and Pendragon Castle |
5¾miles
(9 kms)
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A walk along an ancient green highway with mountains, an iconic sculpture, a deep gorge, a waterfall, the Settle/Carlisle railway, and the infant River Eden. |
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Discover Eden Walking Series |
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| Dufton Round |
10miles (16km) |
Challenging circular walk onto the North Pennine fells using a section of the Pennine Way |
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An OS map-based guide to the walk is available from the Pennine Way National Trail website |
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North Pennines Ridge
(Southern Section)
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14.5miles
(23km) |
Following the spine of the Pennine ridge from Dufton to Hartside Pass this linear walk passes over Cross Fell. This route is a serious undertaking in any weather. |
NY689249 |
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North Pennines Ridge
(Northern Section) |
12.8miles
(20.5km) |
Starting at Hartside Top on the A686 between Alston and Melmerby, this route takes in some of the stunning landscape of the North Pennines. |
NY616418 |
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Cruise on England's most beautiful lake and walk with Ullswater Steamers from their Pooley Bridge, Howtown and Glenridding piers. Combine buying a Walker's Value Ticket with one of their detailed walk leaflets.
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Distance |
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Booklet Available
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| Ullswater Steamer Pooley Bridge - Howtown |
5½miles (9km) |
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Leaflet is available at their pier houses at Pooley Bridge or Glenridding, alternatively call them on 017684 82229. Their website is http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/index.shtml |
| Ullswater Steamer Howtown - Glenridding |
6.8miles(11km) |
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Leaflet is available at their pier houses at Pooley Bridge or Glenridding, alternatively call them on 017684 82229. Their website is http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/index.shtml |
| Ullswater Steamer Howtown - Halin Fell |
3miles (5km) |
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Leaflet is available at their pier houses at Pooley Bridge or Glenridding, alternatively call them on 017684 82229. Their website is http://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/index.shtml |
| Helvellyn |
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One of Alfred Wainwright's favourite mountains. Gaining its summit (949m / 3114') from Glenridding is a classic Lakeland walk |
An information leaflet can be purchased for £0.70 from the National Park's Tourist Information Centre, Glenridding |
Eden's part of the Lake District also contains numerous other fell walks that feature in Wainwright's popular pictorial guides for 'The Northern Fells', 'The Eastern Fells' and 'The Far Eastern Fells'. There are numerous other fells including:
Note: All heights are approximate
The Mardale Head location referred to above for the ascents of Mardale Ill Bell and Harter Fell is the end of the road that runs alongside Haweswater reservoir. Although an extensively farmed estate, there are many access areas, public rights of way and permissive paths giving access to the fells and common land. The RSPB manage Naddle Forest, which is a nature reserve and site of special scientific interest. They also manage a viewing platform for England's only golden eagle in Riggindale (open April-August 11am-4pm), a short walk from the Mardale Head car park.
At the dam end of the reservoir you can head out along Haweswater's northern shore from Burnbanks (limited parking) to The Forces waterfalls and beyond.
For Information on Safety on the Fells and other useful contact information visit our Walking Help Page.
