Welcome to the place where you can download "Geotrails within Cumbria" and enter our prize draw!

What is a GeoTrail™?

• Each one is a great walk in its own right but with added interest and fun.
• They combine the sport of Geocaching with a walk in the countryside.
• Every one contains 10 virtual caches you have to locate.
• A virtual cache is an existing landmark such as a bench, fingerpost or house
• We give you the co-ordinates of each cache which is a unique location.
• You have to answer a question at each virtual cache as proof you were there.
• Use your GPS or traditional navigation skills to locate each cache.
• A virtual cache can also be treated as a waypoint.
• Enter the waypoints into a route in the correct order to follow our GeoTrail™.

Why not give one a try and maybe you could win "Beer for a Year"

Listed below you will find our trails, click on anyone and it will appear as a printable PDF document with full Trail details and a Jennings Questionnaire. When you have collected the clues to any published GeoTrail™, e-mail them to us at peter@geotrailing.com along with your completed questionnaire. We promise to reply and confirm that you have successfully completed our trail, and enter your name into the win "beer for a year" competition.

We hope you enjoy our Trails, just click on any listed Trail and it will take you directly to the walk in question. You can then decide if you wish to accept the challenge laid down by the compiler.

When walking a Trail think of each set of co-ordinates as a waypoint in a route then just follow the trail from one waypoint to the next answering the questions as you go. If you wish to follow the trail using traditional navigation, then our advice is to:

• Make sure you have the correct map for the area
• Locate each position on the map in advance
• Be aware of your position on the ground and follow the map as you proceed

To follow a Trail using a Map and GPS then simply enter the co-ordinates into your GPS as a waypoint, Save, check with your map and use the GOTO feature to navigate directly to your destination.

Get published on the Web!
If you enjoy our GeoTrails™ why not send us one to be published on this site. It may be a trail near your home or from a favourite area you walk in. Click on the link to bring up a form you can print off. This will show you the information we need. If we accept your trail for inclusion on this site, we will acknowledge your contribution by putting your name up there with your trail. Click here to go to the submission page.

Help us by sending in your comments
Feedback is very important to us, so we would appreciate your comments. Tell us what you think. Was the grading as you expected? Was the trail easy to follow and did it meet your expectations? Please send us any ideas you have that you think might make our trails even more interesting or user friendly

Around Melbreak
Distance 10KM Height Gain 340M Grade Moderate
A fine walk with excellent views down the Buttermere Valley, a great picnic spot by Crummock Water and what better way to end a day than a pint of ale brewed on site at the Kirkstile Inn

Around the Glenderaterra Valley
Distance 11KM Height Gain 600M Grade Moderate+
Starting by the Blencathra Centre, this trail follows the valley high above the beck, gives views over Skiddaw Forest to Great Calva and St John's in the vale.

Ashness Bridge and Wella Crag
Distance 9KM Height Gain 367M Grade Easy+
From anywhere in Keswick we visit Friars Crag, and then wind our gradually up to the beauty spot of Ashness Bridge, we then return to Keswick over Wella Crag.

Ashness Bridge return by Keswick Launch
Distance 4KM Height Gain 120M Grade Moderate
This is an easy alternative to the previous walk, having visited Ashness Bridge we follow the road down to the lakeshore to the landing stage at Ashness Gate to return on the Launch.

Grisedale valley from Glenridding
Distance 9KM Height Gain 330M Grade Moderate
Follow this trail to Ruthwaite Lodge, with St Sundays on one side and Helvellyn on the other, you won't fail to enjoy the vista as it unfolds, if time permits a detour can be made to Grisedale Tarn.

Greenside Mines from Glenridding
Distance 5+KM Height Gain 221M Grade Easy
This is a challenge easily achieved by all the family, our trail follows the valley up to the now abandoned mines, in the lea of Sheffield Pike, and returns in the Shadow of Birkhouse Moor

Ullswater Steamer to Howtown and return to Pooley Bridge
Distance 8+KM Height Gain 229M Grade Easy
Catch the steamer from Pooley Bridge to Howtown, then follow our trail on your return visiting a stone circle on route, this walk is a delight and suitable for almost everyone

Wet Sleddale and Seat Robert
Distance 12KM Height Gain 334M Grade Moderate
Choose a bright and sunny day to enter Wet Sleddale, you will be rewarded with great views over High Street and Mosedale, waterproof boots are a must.

Langstrath from Stonethwaite
Distance 10.3KM Height Gain 245M Grade Moderate
Find a parking spot in the hamlet of Stonethwaite, and as we follow Stonethwaite Beck to Langstrath we pass through Lakelands most perfect mile.

High Rigg and St Johns in the Vale
Distance 9KM Height Gain 214M Grade Moderate
Our trails centres on High Rigg, which is an island in the centre of the surrounding high fells.

High above Buttermere
Distance 12KM Height Gain 869M Grade Hard
Here is a real challenge, then a descent to the calm tranquillity of the lake shore

Loweswater and the Fells Above
Distance 13KM Height Gain 600M Grade Hard
Don't be fooled by trhe gentle start, this is a serious expedition on the high fells with grand views

A Circuit of Grasmere and Rydal Water
Distance 10.5KM Height Gain 324M Grade Easy
Follow in the footsteps of William Wordswoth and enjoy his favorite walk, a walk for everyone on good paths throughout

Around Place Fell and the Lakeshore Footpath
Distance 13.8KM Overall Height Gain 542M Allow 4-5 Hours to take in the views
A different slant on one of the most popular walks in the lakes.

Lingy Hut, The Knott, and Roughton Gill Mines
Distance 13.8KM Height Gain 606M Grade Hard in some wild country
Visit Lingy Hut on the Cumbria Way, take in the views over Scotland from the Knott, and return through the mines which in Elizabethen times "Was worth all Engalnd else"

Glencoynedale and Greenside Mines
Distance 9.45KM Height Gain 481M Grade Moderate
A classic trail which takes in the peace and tranquility of Glencoynedale and superb views of the Helvellyn massif and returns to Glenridding through a site of industrial importance.

Brockhole to Waterhead
Distance 6.5KM Height Gain 257M Grade Moderate
The trail uses good paths throughout, and has several must do visits on route.

Heugh Scar from Askham
Distance 13.5KM Height Gain 309M Grade Moderate
The view down Ullswater from Heugh Scar is stunning.

A Circuit of Rydal Water
Distance - allow 3 hours, Height Gain 234m, Grade Moderate
Surrounded by High Fells with dramatic scenery in every direction.

YHA Borrowdale
Distance 3.5KM, Height Gain none, Grade Moderate
A low level round at the heart of the Lakes

Ennerdale Water & Angler's Crag
Distance 12.5km, Height Gain 285m, Grade Moderate
Our trail makes a complete circuit of Ennerdale Water and visits Anglers Crag

A wander around the village of Caldbeck
Time 1 hour, Height Gain none, Grade Moderate
Exploration of this interesting village on the edge of the northern fells.

Brougham Castle & Riverside Walk
Distance 4km, Height Gain none, Grade Moderate
This trail is almost a trip through time.

A figure of 8 in Armathwaite
Distance 6.5km, Height Gain 172m, Grade Moderate

A stroll along the banks of the River Eden
Distance: 3km. Height Gain: 35M. Grade Easy
On good paths throughout this is a perfect way to walk off a Sunday lunch.

Eden Valley - Lacey's Caves & Long Meg Stone Circle
Distance 8.1km allow 2/3 hours walking Grade Moderate.
Follow the banks of the Eden to Lacey's Caves then visit one of the most dramatic stone circles in Cumbria.

Important information for anyone using our material

All the Trails on the this site have been walked by the contributor, and whilst we make great efforts to ensure we get all the co-ordinates and trail description correct, if you come across any problems walking any one of our trails please let us know, and we will put things right straight away. By downloading any Geotrail you accept that GeoTrailing.com cannot be held responsible in any way for any loss or injury that might occur whilst using our material.