Lake District walks as chosen by our readers

During lockdown which was your favourite nature walk or adventurous route?

ADVENTURE: Which Lake District walk would you like to recommend?

1. Orrest Head

The amazing view over the top of Windermere may require a steep climb but it is worth it. It was the subject of a chapter in Alfred Wainwright's book 'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland'. It was also the first fell he completed on his arrival to Windermere.

James Ford said: “Orrest Head. The views from up there are just the best.”

2. Helvellyn

The incredible mountain which may really drive you to dig deep up the higher parts, it will reward you with an amazing sense of accomplishment.

Lily Burns said: “I love Helvellyn.”

CAVE: The route up to Rydal Caves in Ambleside

3. Rydal

The caves in Ambleside's Rydal attracts hundreds of tourists and walkers all year round.

Mackenzie Tyles said: "Rydal caves. It's amazing up there."

4. Blencathra

The mountain range known as the Saddleback with six peaks is one to conquer next time you are in the Lakes. A popular route for runners and athletes, this walk will bring the best out in you.

Philip Garcia said: "Blencathra. Long walk but worth every step."

5. The Fairfield Horseshoe

Another Ambleside route that has a short route or a long route, but both provide incredible views. The complete route can last up to eight hours.

Ellen Murphy said: "I love the Horseshoe in Ambleside. Great for an afternoon get away."

MOUNTAIN: A view from the top of the Fairfield Horseshoe

6. Gummer's How

Overlooking Windermere, this mountain provides picture opportunities like few others.

Josie Brown said: "Gummer's How. Amazing view of Windermere and easy enough for people with kids."

7. Sizergh Castle

The walk around the castle can give the public a surrounding that rivals the beauty inside the building.

Andrea Alasdair said: "The walk around Sizergh Castle is a lovely one even while the castle is closed."

8. The Coniston Old Man

The popular fell walk in the Furness Fells was one of the highest points in the area standing at 2,632.61 feet high.

Bernard Montgomery said: "My favourite is the Coniston Old Man."

LAKE: A picture toward Lake Windermere

9. Great Langdale

The beautiful valley that holds several campsites and has access to several routes which can reward the walker with breath taking sights at the top.

Francis Munroe said: "Great Langdale is an amazing place to walk. We go there for a family get away all the time and we've walked all over it in the years we've visited."

10. Helm Crag

Helm Crag is a fell in the English Lake District situated in the Central Fells to the north of Grasmere. While having a lower height than some others on this list, it sits prominently at the end of a ridge.

Amy Neilson said: "Helm Crag is our favourite."