Derwentwater, Walla Crag and Castlerigg.

The first installment of my Lake District weekender will be astraight forward walk for those who might like a taster of what to expect up in the Lakes. The route I have designed is, compared to the majority of fell walking treks available, very easy and suitable for anybody with a moderate level of hill fitness.

I hope this 16km (or 10 mile) route will serve as an introduction to the Lake District for those who may want to get a feel of the area. It is not a flat walk and some hill fitness is required, but with less than 500m of ascent, the walk will be manageable for most people. The walk is expected to take around six hours at a leisurely pace.

The walk will begin at the Keswick Launch car park on Derwentwater. We will head south past the beautiful view point of Friar's Crag, around…