Walking and Rambling in Ennerdale
Overview
If you're planning on staying at YHA Ennerdale, why not download a free map and get out exploring?
All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at your own pace.
Ennerdale Water
A stunning walk around the lake, a perfect low level route or a great alternative if the weather is poor
Moderate route (PDF, 1.1MB)
8.1 miles, takes 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Red Pike, High Stile and High Crag
A great high level traverse with stunning views, especially from the summit ridge,
Challenging route (PDF, 1.2MB)
7.6 miles, takes 5h - 7h 30m
Pillar, Scoat Fell and Haycock
A challenging high level ridge route with great views across the Lake District
Severe route (PDF, 1.2MB)
10.6 miles, takes 7h 15m - 10h 45m
All our walking routes are tried and tested to help you explore this beautiful part of England. To assist with route selection and planning, you’ll also find a description of the hazards and facilities, accessibility information and points of interest on the maps
What makes it special
- Explore the local area at your own pace
- Tried and tested walking routes with detailed instructions
- Points of interest highlighted along the way
Useful guides
Want to understand more about our maps or develop your walking skills? Here are some useful guides we have created to help you to prepare for your chosen walk
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Cycling in Ennerdale
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it’s hill or valley you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
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Mountain biking in Ennerdale
Situated alongside moderately graded forest roads, the hostel also has easy access to the lanes and B roads of West Cumbria.
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Ennerdale Lake and Valley
Ennerdale Lake and Valley The Ennerdale Valley is a remote, wild valley with magnificent scenery with a wide range of walking and cycling routes. Visit the website &nb
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Wild Ennerdale Valley project
Visit this secluded valley to experience a sense of wildness, increasingly rare in this busy urban world we live in. Visit the website
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Climbing in Ennerdale
Don't miss the classic scramble up Slab and Notch on Pillar Rock.
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Cycling in Buttermere
The Fred Whitton Challenge is a famous endurance event taking place in early May each year. It’s a 112 mile ride over all the principle mountain passes of Lakeland.
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Climbing in Buttermere
There are fantastic multi pitch climbs on the quick drying Grey Crag to suit all abilities.
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Watersports in Buttermere
The cream of Lake District wild swimming is to be found in the Buttermere valley in the crystal clear waters of the Buttermere and Crummock waters and local tarns.
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Mountain biking in Black Sail
Travel light and bike up to YHA Black Sail before conquering two of the toughest lakeland passes - Scarth Gap and Black Sail Pass.
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Cycling in Black Sail
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it’s hill or valley you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
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Climbing in Black Sail
Don't miss the classic scramble up Slab and Notch on Pillar Rock.
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Walking and Rambling around Black Sail Pass
Walking & Rambling Try the high level traverse under Pillar Rock up to the summit of Pillar and along the ridge to Black Sail pass with spectacular views of Scafell and Grea
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Climbing in Wasdale
Follow in the footsteps of the Abraham brothers and climb to the top of Napes Needle - a classic hard/severe climb with stunning mountainside views straight down to Wasdale.
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Honister Slate Mine
For underground tours and the popular Via Ferrata. Edge along ladders and bridges to reach a summit viewpoint over Buttermere. Visit the website
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Walking and Rambling in Honister
If you're planning on staying at YHA Honister Hause, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore th
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Watersports in Wasdale
The hostel grounds run down to the lakeshore. Paddling, canoeing and kayaking are available on the lake, a stones throw from the hostel door, just remember to bring your own equipment.
