Paths ensure Lake walkers' safety

The new routes will make walkers feel safer

Four new public footpaths have been created in Cumbria's Lake District in an effort to keep walkers, horse riders and cyclists safe from traffic.

The routes are mainly in the south of the district, including a new path from Ferry Hill to Ash Landing for those going to Hill Top from Windermere.

Four other footpaths have also been upgraded to become bridleways.

The work has been carried out by the National Trust and the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA).

Forest track

Claire Redhouse, a rights of way assistant at the LDNPA, said: "Many of the routes will take people and animals away from narrow roads used by vehicles as well as offering spectacular views of the Lake District fells.

"These routes will be a great benefit to our current extensive network of access routes."

The routes include a footpath at Base Camp, Claife and a new south-north link between Spicka Lane and High Tock How passing through Blelham Tarn and Bog.

Other paths are at Loughrigg, Wharton Tarn at Hawkshead and a forest track in Lanthwaite Wood in Buttermere.