Lake District Walk is one of the best in the world
/ 2023-05-29 11:35:09
Diplomat.Today
Becky Johnson
2023-05-29 11:35:09
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A walk through the Lake District has been ranked as one of the best in the world. Ranked 15th, Catbells at Keswick was ahead of Italy’s stunning Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast, and even ahead of Peru’s iconic four-day Inca route or Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro. The Catbells round offers an unforgettable walking experience with breathtaking panoramic views over Derwentwater and the surrounding hills.
The analysis of the best hiking trails in the world was conducted by Explore Worldwide and rated them by distance, elevation, duration, weather and Instagrammability, assigning weighted points to each hike for each of these five categories. Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier Trail claimed first place in the global rankings for its awe-inspiring beauty. Coming in second is New Zealand’s Hooker Valley Track, known for its stunning vistas, while America’s Scenic Drive in Zion National Park, Utah rounds out the podium with its breathtaking views.
The full list of 35 walks identified as the best in the world is as follows:
| General rank | Hike/trail | City/Town/Area | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perito Moreno Glacier trail |
El Calafate, Santa Cruz |
Argentina |
| 2 | Hooker Valley track | Canterbury | New Zealand |
| 3 | scenic drive, Zion National Park |
springdale, Utah |
USA |
| 4 | Continental Divide Route From NM 547 |
Grants, New Mexico |
USA |
| 5 | Lower Yosemite Falls Trail | yosemite valley, California |
USA |
| 6 | Carnarvon Gorge | carnarvon park, queensland |
Australia |
| 7 | Colca Gorge: Cabanaconde – Llahuar |
cabanaconde, Arequipa |
Peru |
| 8 | Wineglass Bay | Tasmania | Australia |
| 9 | B’nei Hamoshavim Ascent Loop from ןיע ידג |
Ein Gedi | Israel |
| 10 | Jaffa Port-St Peter’s Church Loop from יזבש |
Tel Aviv | Israel |
| 11 | World’s End – Baker’s Falls Loop from Ohiya | Horton Plains National Park & The end of the world |
Sri Lanka |
| 12 | South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point | Grand Canyon, Arizona |
USA |
| 13 | Okatse Canyon Loop from ზედა გორდი |
Banchueti | Georgia |
| 14 | Western Wall, Jerusalem ינמראה עבור van Loop |
Jerusalem | Israel |
| 15 | Circular Catbells | Lake District, Cumbria |
UK |
| 16 | Piatra Craiului Ridge Hike | Magura, Brasov Province, Transylvania |
Romania |
| 17 | Mirador Loop, Cotapaxi | Mejia, Cotopaxi | Ecuador |
| 18 | Path of the Gods | Bomerano, Campania | Italy |
| 19 | Balcony path | Madeira | Portugal |
| 20 | Offas Dyke Trail | Chepstow, Monmouthshire to Prestatyn, Denbighshire | UK |
| 21 | Kaieteur Falls | Chenapau, Potaro-Siparuni | Guyana |
| 22 | Birtvisi Gorge Viewpoint and ruins walk |
Tbisi, Kvemo Kartli | Georgia |
| 23 | El Tepozteco | Tepoztlan | Mexico City |
| 24 | Grand Canyon track | Blue Mountains, New South Wales |
Australia |
| 25 | Shulamit-Quelle Loop ידג ןיע from |
Wady David | Israel |
| 26 | Berber villages, Atlas Mountains |
Asni, Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz | Morocco |
| 27 | Robberg Peninsula | Plettenberg Bay | South Africa |
| 28 | Montfort Castle Loop from הפצמ הליה |
Above Galilee | Israel |
| 29 | Cecilia Waterfall via Cecilia Bosch |
Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town | South Africa |
| 30 | Inca trail (Mollepata) | Aqua Calientes | Peru |
| 31 | Huayna Potosi | La Paz | Bolivia |
| 32 | Mount Rosea Loop, The Grampians |
Halls Gap, Victoria | Australia |
| 33 | Dschelada Pavian loop from Gich |
Simon National Park | Ethiopia |
| 34 | Annapurna circuit | Besi Sahar | Nepal |
| 35 | Kilimanjaro, Lemosho road |
Arusha | Tanzania |
Nestled amidst the idyllic landscapes of England’s Lake District, Catbells rise elegantly from the shores of Derwentwater, offering sweeping vistas that have long won the hearts of visitors to the area.
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Standing at a modest elevation of 1,500 feet, Catbells offers an accessible climb even for less experienced hill walkers, making it popular with casual strollers and seasoned hikers alike. Starting at Hawes End, winding paths through lush foliage and delicate wildflowers lead adventurers to the base of Catbells. The ascent is accessible to most, with occasional steep sections requiring only moderate fitness. For those who keep, the rewards that await are worth it. From the top you can admire the sparkling waters of Derwentwater, the imposing silhouette of Skiddaw to the east and the silver ribbon of Borrowdale to the west.
Although modest in size, Catbells has an undeniable charm at any time of year and is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in exploring the surrounding hills such as Maiden Moor or Causey Pike.
Becky Johnson is a director of Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. offers luxury riverside holiday accommodation, perfectly positioned between two of the UK’s most beautiful National Parks: the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.
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