If snow is too much of an obstacle lower level back up routes would be: Blea Rigg, Silver How, Loughrigg fell and Lingmoor fell from the doorstep. Further afield, Holme fell and Black fell. Higher level routes would be Langdale Pikes, Blisco, Crinkles and Bowfell. Valley walks would be around Lingmoor fell taking in both Langdale valleys including Blea tarn.