Find your perfect Borrowdale walk
Whether you want a family-friendly stroll or something a little more challenging, Borrowdale really has got it all.
Whether you want a family-friendly stroll or something a little more challenging, Borrowdale really has got it all.
At Wordsworth House and Garden, William Wordsworth’s bustling childhood home near Keswick, we’re celebrating the 250th birthday of the man who inspired the founders of the National Trust with an emotive new exhibition, talks, special events and activities.
Former Countryfile presenter and keen walker Julia Bradbury filmed in Borrowdale for her ITV series ‘Best Walks with a View’. Discover her favourite scenic landscapes from the Allerdale Ramble walk, and if you’ve been inspired to lace your boots you can read the route to follow in Julia’s footsteps.
Enjoy a walk with great views of Crummock Water and the surrounding countryside, that takes you back through the ages with easily spotted archaeological sites.
A walk dominated by two spectacular views: the famous vista of the Buttermere fells seen over Crummock Water, and the dramatic rocky buttress of Grasmoor End.
See a traditional farm, walk along an ancient Corpse Road and discover evidence of human activity dating from the Bronze Age to the Second World War.
Experience wild, secluded beaches on this dramatic cliff-top walk at Whitehaven's historic 17th-century harbour.