Endurance athlete Sabrina Verjee has hit the Lake District fells in a renewed effort to set a fastest time for completing the Wainwrights. The Cumbria-based veterinary surgeon began her quest shortly after 7am on Friday
Kentmere Pike
10 miles from Kendal
If anyone mentions walking to the summit of Kentmere Pike it is assumed that it would start in the village of Kentmere and take the path up from Hallow Bank, this circular walk starts at Sadgill and takes in the lonely valley of Longsleddale and climbs to Harter Fell before reaching the summit of Kentmere Pike.
All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.
20 of the best things to do in the Lake District now lockdown rules have eased. Picture: Newsquest Cumbria The stunning Lake District in Cumbria remains a go-to destination for the ultimate UK staycation. Now coronavirus restrictions have eased, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa have put together a top 20 of the best things to do across the Lakes. Here s the rundown.
Fell walking The Lakeland Fells offer some of the best high-level walks in England. The highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike (978 meters) is based in the area, and is one of the most popular fells for walkers. In addition to Scafell Pike the Lake District offers other famous fells like Skiddaw and Helvellyn and the Old Man of Coniston.
Temperatures are set to soar across Cumbria this weekend, so here are our top places to enjoy in the spring sunshine. With forecast blue skies and temperatures of at least 17C, we ve picked out the very best attractions to bask in the sun. If you’re near Ravenglass why not stop off and visit the Roman Bath House. Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain - the walls stand almost 4m high. Alternatively, you could visit the National Trust site at Aira Force, near Penrith. The stunning waterfall is reached through glorious woodland walks.