Are there any other child-friendly looped routes you would recommend? Say 5-7 miles or so.
They've walked in the Alps before, but not the Lakes yet...
Catbells seemed a bit short.
Helm Crag from Grasmere was recommended.
Was thinking Styhead possibly.
Thanks
The Greenburn round ( up Steel Feel around past a couple of nice tarns then back along the Helm Crag ridge ) is an easy walk, my kids did it with no trouble and as a bonus you've got the challenge of climbing the Howitzer on Helm Crag if you dare
The two tarn walk ( up to Styhead tarn from Stockley Bridge then climb again to the lovely Sprinkling tarn and down by the Grains Ghyll path ) is another that my kids loved, although it might be a bit early in the year for a dip
One of our favourite rounds is Lingmoor Fell from Elterwater, easy route finding ( just follow the wall ) fantastic views, and the squeeze through fat mans agony always is good for a laugh. It works out around 8 miles but the last three are back along the flat valley ( a couple of pubs on route as well if you need refreshment
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Here's a tr from when me and my friend Sue did it
http://www.karlswalks.co.uk/2012/lingmoor-04-11-12.html