Take the UB1 to Howtown and follow the Ullswater Way along the shoreline, walking through peaceful lakeside woodland – a gentle start before the climb.
At Sandwick, leave the lakeshore and follow the path inland towards St Peter’s Church in Martindale. From here, begin the steady ascent up Hallin Fell, where you’ll be rewarded with stunning 360° views across Ullswater and the surrounding fells.
Descend on the southern side of the fell and loop back towards Howtown. Finish with a well-earned coffee and cake at the Howtown Hotel Tea Rooms just a short walk from the bus stop.
If you’d like to head up high onto the fells, why not book an expert local guide. Our friends a Hiking Highs are a superb team of qualified Mountain Leaders who are a fountain of knowledge about the Lake District valleys & fells.
Time approx: 2.5 hour circular walk
Length: 6.5km with 350m ascent
Bus stop start and end: Howtown (UB1 bus route)
Want to plan your journey? Please check our current bus timetable and explore the route on OS Maps
Time approx: 1.5 – 2 hours circular walk
Length: 6km with 347m of ascent
Bus stop start and end: Aira Force (UB1, UB2, 508 or 509 bus)
Time: 2 – 3 hours
Distance: 6.5 miles (approx. 10.6km)
Start: Howtown (UB1 bus route)
End: Glenridding (Ullswater Steamer return to Pooley Bridge or Howtown)
Time: 3.5 – 4 hours circular walk
Distance: 12km/7.5 miles
Bust Stop start and end: Lowther Castle (UB2 bus route)
Time: 1.5 – 2 hours
Distance: 7km with approx. 220m ascent
Bus stop start and end: Aira Force (UB1, UB2, 508 and 509 bus stop)
