Walking In Eden

To get the most out of your visit, please plan ahead and whilst you’re here please remember the Countryside Code. Help look after our lovely landscapes and leave no trace of your visit. 

Eden in Cumbria - The Lake District is a paradise for walkers. As well as Lake District walking, Eden also offers the limestone landscape of the Orton Fells, the beautiful River Eden, countryside and attractive villages of the Eden Valley, and part of the North Pennines National Landscape.  The Fellfoot Forward scheme has developed a series of Slow Trails - ‘slow’ walking and cycling routes to encourage curiosity, exploration and immersion in the landscape.

Travel on the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway and walk from stations along the Eden Valley section of the line.

Kirkby Stephen has 'Walkers are Welcome' accreditation - the first town in Cumbria to have obtained this.  The Walk Eden website provides information on the great walking available in the Upper Eden Valley.

Alfred Wainwright's guides feature numerous fells around Ullswater (arguably England's most beautiful lake) and Haweswater. The northern fringe of the Howgill Fells as far as the Yorkshire Dales National Park is an area for quiet uninterrupted walking.

Long distance walking routes include The Ullswater Way, a stunning 20 mile walking route around Ullswater.  The route can be walked in either direction and from any starting point. Why not walk the route in shorter sections, using an open top bus or steamer to start your journey! 

2026 saw the launch of the brand new Westmorland and Furness Way, a 120-mile route from Alston to Furness Abbey, running through stunning landscapes in the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Morecambe Bay.

Local Tourist Information Centres stock a great range of walking books, leaflets and OS maps to help you discover and enjoy Eden on foot. Whether you are looking for a full day's fell walk in the Lake District hills around Ullswater or a short stroll along the River Eden, the choice is yours!

Visit our 'what's on' listing for details of walking events in the area including walking festivals, weekly rambles and guided walks.

The Eden area offers a range of walker-friendly places to stay. Look out for Eden accommodation which has Walkers are Welcome accreditation and therefore has extra facilities and services for walking guests such as a drying room for muddy boots!

Find out more about Walking in Eden: