Fells and Lakes Walk: Lakes & Dales Loop
A practical route for discovering the Lake District: about 298.7 km, recognisable landmarks and a landscape that changes gradually along the way.
- Distance
- 298.7 km
- Time
- 1 d 11 h
- Elevation gain
- —
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Multi-day
- Category
- Hiking
Route at a glance
This route links the most useful landmarks of the area - Keswick, Ambleside, Ullswater - into one clear itinerary. The length is about 298.7 km, with a loop layout and terrain that should be matched to the season.
For the full distance, divide the route into stages and decide in advance where to sleep, refill water and leave the route if the weather changes.
Route suitability
Without a car
Hard
With children
Нет
With a dog
С осторожностью
By bike
Нет
With a stroller
Нет
Signal
Местами
Information status
Page status
Проверенный маршрут
When checked
Not specified
How it was checked
По данным трека
Editorial review
Reviewed by editors
Getting there
Without a car
Use trains to Windermere, Penrith or Oxenholme and continue by bus or ferry to the relevant village or lakeshore stop.
By car
Drive to the village, lake car park or fell access point. Narrow roads are common.
Parking
Use official paid car parks in villages, lake areas and trailheads. Avoid blocking farm tracks.
What to expect
Lakes & Dales Loop
Keswick
Ambleside
Ullswater
fells
Difficult sections and safety
Near the water, wind and wet shore sections can slow the route. After rain, stones, roots and sand become more tiring than the distance suggests.
How much time to allow
One long stage
7-10 h
Full route
several days
Cycling option
only for prepared riders
Best time to go
The best window around Keswick is usually late spring to early autumn
In the mountains, weather can change within an hour
In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions
What to bring
comfortable broken-in shoes
water and snacks
windbreaker or rain jacket
charged phone
offline map
small first-aid kit
power bank
cash and documents
overnight gear if needed
Route markers
0
Elevation profile
There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.
Surface
Asphalt 87% · Dirt / grass 7% · Dirt 2%
Surface is defined for 106.5 km of 298.7 km.
Asphalt
87% · 92.7 km
Dirt / grass
7% · 7.76 km
Dirt
2% · 1.88 km
Gravel
1% · 1.43 km
Improved surface
1% · 1.38 km
Compacted dirt
1% · 0.76 km
Artificial surface
1% · 0.36 km
Concrete
1% · 0.17 km
Route photos
9 photos
FAQ
Questions before the trip
Can I do this route without a car?
Use trains to Windermere, Penrith or Oxenholme and continue by bus or ferry to the relevant village or lakeshore stop
Is this route suitable for children?
Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.
Can I download GPX and KML?
Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 298.7 km, moderate.
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