Walla Crag

Fabulous views of Keswick and Derwentwater from Walla Crag. Parked in the National Trust Great Wood car park and went up via Cat Gill (quite steep and rocky in places so beware if you experience mobility issues). Rewarded with great views back down the Derwentwater

A must do, especially in good weather! My first time in the lakes, and first hike in the area around Keswick. I havent been active for a while, so this was a great intro back into it. Did the loop from Keswick town along the lake front to Ashness Bridge, and climb up to Walla Crag, back into town. Pic shows route.

This a great Wainwright for anyone of any walking ability to tick off - Either take on the climb straight from the National Trust car park, follow the waterfall up through the forest until you reach the rolling hilltops and stunning views of Keswick and beyond, or take an amble through the Great Woods and towards Castlerigg, before turning the fell to the top. We did the full loop today with two dogs in less than perfect weather, and it was still a wonderfully enjoyable walk, with a little bit of everything a Lakes walk has to offer - Ascents, Forestry, Waterfalls, Fells, Views, Rolling Farmland and Babbling Brooks - The Walla Crag walk is a must!