Find family & dog friendly walks in Cumbria.
Discover the wild, ethereal beauty of Sandscale Haws National Trust Nature Reserve, a coastal hidden gem in the South Lake District where snow-capped peaks meet the Irish Sea. This winter family adventure offers a mix of frozen sands, mysterious shipwrecks and wild dunes. The reserve is also home to a quarter of the UK’s rare Natterjack toads and a tapestry of over 600 plant species offering a profound sense of peace.
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A beautiful short walk up to Walla Crag summit in the Lake District National Park in England. This family and dog friendly walk is perfect to admire the view over Derwent water, Bassenthwaite lake and the summits of Cat Bells, Maiden Moor and High Spy. The ascent can be a bit strenuous for some walkers but the view from the top is well worth the effort. This walk goes down by Great Wood forest.
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A short circular walk through Uldale Plantation and Nannycatch Gate in Cleator, Cumbria. This hidden forest on the edge of the Lake District National Park, offers views of Dent, Flat Fell and coastal panoramas. The path includes rugged forest tracks through ancient pines and explores the secluded Nannycatch Valley, once a glacial drainage route. This little known walk is great for a Sunday morning stroll with the family and dogs.
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Two beautiful walks to discover the little villages of Seaton and Camerton near Workington in Cumbria and the river Derwent.
Our Lake District Escapades 