Jonathan and Lesley Williams have chosen 15 of the best short walks around Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family.

Location of walksMap keyUsing this guideRoutes in this bookClothing and footwearWalk descriptionsMaps, GPX files and what3wordsWalking with childrenDogsEnjoying the countryside responsiblyRoute summary tableIntroductionWalking in the Lake DistrictThings to seeWhere to stayTravelThe walksWalk 1 Bowness, Windermere and School KnottWalk 2 Windermere, Orrest Head and Holehird GardensWalk 3 Near and Far Sawrey, and Beatrix Potter's Hill TopWalk 4 Windermere's western shore and Wray CastleWalk 5 Troutbeck village and upper valleyWalk 6 Wansfell, Troutbeck and Robin LaneWalk 7 High and Low Sweden Bridges from AmblesideWalk 8 Lily Tarn, Windermere view and Galava Roman FortWalk 9 Loughrigg from AmblesideWalk 10 Ambleside to ElterwaterWalk 11 Elterwater and Red BankWalk 12 Dove Cottage, Grasmere and RydalWalk 13 Silver How from GrasmereWalk 14 Easedale TarnWalk 15 Helm Crag - The Lion and the LambUseful information