Introduction
The Lakeland Way is a long-distance walk of 144 miles through the picturesque valleys and mountain passes of the English Lake District. Starting and finishing at the small coastal village of Ravenglass, this twelve-day journey takes you through some of Lakeland’s finest scenery. The route follows old coach and drove roads, corpse routes, and tracks once used by traders travelling between valleys with packhorses. Many paths were also walked by miners and quarrymen, making their way from neighbouring hamlets to workplaces deep in the fells. On some sections, you can follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers as they marched through valleys and over high fells between strategically placed forts. Along the way, you will pass close to numerous historical sites and fully immerse yourself in the surrounding beauty.
The Lakeland Way is designed to celebrate scenery, nature, and history, rather than being a mission to bag summits. It is not an official route or waymarked path, but my personal walk, and a tribute to the people who have lived, worked, and shaped this extraordinary landscape.
This is my thank you to Lakeland.
Richard Jennings
“A walk through history and beauty, in the heart of Lakeland.”