Walking with the Ramblers’ Association in the Lake District

Every year, the Ramblers’ Association organises more than 800 walks in the Lake District. Our walks are intended for members of the Ramblers’ Association, but non-members are welcome to join any walk provided they contact the leader beforehand. Dogs are not always welcome on walks: please ask first.

See The Walks for brief details of the programme for the next two months. Members of the Ramblers’ Association can receive full details of the complete programme: Email the address above, quoting your RA membership number, area, and group.

Grading scheme

1 More than 2500ft of ascent
2 1500-2500ft
3 1000-1500ft
4 500-1000ft
5 Less than 500ft
6 Fairly flat

A Very strenuous, possibly including difficult or exposed scrambling, very steep and/or exposed climbs, and/or very rough moorland
B Strenuous, possibly including easy scrambling, steep climbs, and/or rough moorland
C Moderately strenuous, possibly including fairly steep climbs, and/or fairly rough moorland
D Easy walking on good paths or grassland

The RA Walks Finder The Walks Finder is a searchable database of Ramblers’ Association walks in throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. You can find it at www.ramblers.org.uk/walksfinder/.

Walking on your own There is a vast amount of information about walking in the Lake District: maps, books, videos, and Web sites. On your first visit to the Lake District, it’s a good idea to visit local bookshops or tourist information centres, where you will find a wide selection of guide books for all kinds of walks.

Useful links
Ramblers’ Association (Lake District Area) walks
Ramblers’ Association Walks Finder
John Dawson’s Lake District Walks
Local walking clubs affiliated to the Ramblers’ Association