5 Quiet Walks in the Lake District to Escape the Crowds

Introduction

The Lake District National Park Authority estimates that they receive about 16 million visitors each year, attracting walkers from all over the world. Most of these visitors arrive over the summer months or school holidays this influx of people can make it difficult to find accommodation, parking or the peace and quiet for which the park is famous. The walks in this list will direct you away from the crowds leaving you to enjoy the scenery and tranquillity.

1

Duddon Valley

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A narrow country road leads to a white house between stone buildings, with overcast skies and distant hills in the background.

2

Ennerdale Water

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A blurred landscape with mountains reflecting in a calm lake, outlined with a white sketch of a reclining figure.

3

Fellbarrow

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A blurred landscape with mountains, a lake, and trees. A white outline of a dancing figure is superimposed on the scene.

4

Kidsty Pike to Harter Fell

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A scenic view of a valley with rolling hills, a winding path, and a distant lake under a partly cloudy sky.

5

Black Combe

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A sheep with a white face and dark wool lies among brown ferns, with rocky terrain in the background. White lines outline the sheep.

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