The Lake District is known for its spectacular scenery and the challenges created by its landscape. With four peaks over 3000’ – Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, Scafell, Helvellyn and Skiddaw – the area offers much for the fell walker who wants to bag a Wainwright, the budding fell runner wishing to complete a number of peaks or the keen cyclist who relishes the lung bursting mountain climbs of Honister Pass or Newlands Hause. Pillar is a favourite for rock climbers as is Shepherd’s Crag in Borrowdale but a walk around Crummock Water (9 miles), Buttermere (5 miles) and Loweswater (7 miles) is no less exciting and has the added bonus of a local ale at a nearby inn or a homemade icecream in the village of Buttermere. Pack a picnic and discover one of the many stone circles or tarns cradled in the fells. Click on the map to locate some of these challenges.