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LW Update 31.05.25 – A Route Change and a Few Surprises

A route change on Day 10 between Coniston and Seathwaite, and information about collapsed bridges, cakes, bog monsters and pigs!

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Mountain Safety

Helpful information about mountain safety and what to do in an emergency.

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LW Update 21.08.24 – Route to Braithwaite

A route change on Day 4 between Buttermere and Braithwaite.

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The Big Launch and a Memorable Year

From the big launch to the end of 2023, with all the latest news and updates on the Lakeland Way journey, and personally highlights of a very memorable year.

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LW Update 20.10.23 – Alternative Routes and Tweaks

Some alternative routes added to the PDF maps and a few adjustments made to the GPX files.

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Camping the Lakeland Way – Days 5 to 8

Part two of Richard’s journey camping the Lakeland Way.

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Camping the Lakeland Way – Days 1 to 4

An opportunity taken at short notice, Richard walks and camps the LW over twelve days in glorious weather.

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LW Update 09.08.23 – Ascent of The Knott

A route change on Day 7 between Hayeswater Gill and The Knott.

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One Man, One Path: The First to Show the Way

Follow John Falcus as he walks the Lakeland Way over eight days.

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In the Beginning

Richard’s journey to the Lake District and the inspiration behind the Lakeland Way.

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  • Home
  • About
  • Itinerary
    ▼
    • Route Sections
    • Planning
    • Accommodation
    • Downloads
  • Days 1-12
    ▼
    • Day 1 – Ravenglass to Wasdale Head
    • Day 2 – Wasdale Head to Rosthwaite
    • Day 3 – Rosthwaite to Buttermere
    • Day 4 – Buttermere to Braithwaite
    • Day 5 – Braithwaite to Dockray
    • Day 6 – Dockray to Patterdale
    • Day 7 – Patterdale to Troutbeck
    • Day 8 – Troutbeck to Grasmere
    • Day 9 – Grasmere to Coniston
    • Day 10 – Coniston to Seathwaite
    • Day 11 – Seathwaite to Boot
    • Day 12 – Boot to Ravenglass
  • Points of Interest
  • Ultra Trail
  • Reports
    ▼
    • Walking
    • Running
  • Blog
  • Contact