5 Quiet Walks in the Lake District to Escape the Crowds

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.

Seathwaite Tarn

Duddon Valley

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Distance: 8km

Time: 2.5- 3.5 hours

Level: Beginner to intermediate

River Liza

Ennerdale Water

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Distance: 7km

Time: 2 - 3 hours

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Low Fell and Fellbarrow

Thackthwaite

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Distance: 6.5 km

Time: 2 -3 hours

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Mardale III Bell

Haweswater Reservoir

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Distance: 9.5km

Time: 2.5 – 3.5 hours

Level: Intermediate to advanced

Black Combe

Whicham

Distance: 14km

Time: 5- 6 hours

Level: Intermediate to advanced

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