24.1km/15 miles/9 hours
Ascent 1196m/3924ft
James Forrest ditches the car to tick off six Wainwrights
IF YOU FANCY ditching the car, there are two main access points to the Lake District by train: Windermere (via Oxenholme) and Penrith North Lakes. With a long weekend, you could even walk between to the two stations on a three-day wild camping expedition with a twist. But if you only have a day spare, this 24km linear route is an excellent alternative.
Starting at Windermere, the route first climbs the 238m Orrest Head,
