Miles without Stiles are walking routes for everyone. They can take you along lake shores and riversides, to tarns and through woods, to historic remains, and to fell summits with amazing views.
As well as not having any stiles to climb up and over, they are more accessible routes suitable for people with limited mobility. This includes wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, the visually impaired, and anyone who wants an easier walk with no scrambling, climbing or steep hills. Use our interactive map below to explore where the routes are, or choose from the menu on the left.
Staveley Riverside, a short circular route along the River Kent.
Broughton Miles without Stiles route follows a flat route along the old railway line.
Take a circular route around beautiful Loughrigg Tarn.
You can get right to the water's edge on the Monk Coniston route.
View from Latrigg of Keswick, Derwentwater and surrounding fells
Derwentwater lake shore on the Friar's Crag Miles route.
The newly restored viewpoint at Orrest Head fell looking over Windermere lake below.
Distances shown are in kilometres for a return trip unless otherwise stated. Path conditions can change and be damaged, or eroded, by rain and bad weather. We do our best to carry out repairs quickly, but occasionally a route is closed, or diverted, for essential repairs. Check the individual route pages for up to date information on route conditions. Facilities such as toilets or bus timetables are also subject to change.
Our grading system: for 'all', 'many', or 'some', is based on gradients and surface conditions. The grades are a guide only, our aim is to give you information about the route and the terrain, so you can decide if its suitable for you. Please be aware of your own, and your equipment’s capabilities and ensure your batteries are charged sufficiently if you need them. If you are unsure, maybe try a 'for all' route first, then a 'for many' route, before attempting a 'for some' route.
Getting around for details on public transport. Please check with Traveline if the bus is wheelchair accessible.
Tramper hire is available from Lake District Mobilty
TGA Mobility – a specialist provider of mobility scooters for off road terrain.
Weatherline Lake District weather forecast - weather is changeable, no matter where you are. Be prepared. Wear appropriate footwear and consider taking waterproofs, food and a drink if you are tackling any of the longer routes.
Please also let us have your comments on the routes, your feedback is invaluable.
Thanks to the many organisations who have helped us create these routes including:
Cumbria County Council, National Trust, Forestry Commission, Tourism and Conservation Partnership, Bassenthwaite Reflections, Environment Agency, Friends of the Lake District, United Utilities, Parish Councils and private landowners
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