Lake District Walks | Newlands Round | Robinson | Hindscarth | Dale Head | High Spy | Maiden Moor

In late August 2022, Neil pays a visit to a true Lake District classic - the Newlands Round, near Keswick. There are several permutations for the round, depending on how many summits are included, and it can be done clockwise or anti-clockwise. Wainwright's preference was for a clockwise route, starting with Maiden Moor, and descending off Hindscarth, and we're not going to argue with that!
In this film, the route is anti-clockwise, starting from Little Town, climbing Robinson via the ridge (with a little bit of scrambling on Blea Crags), then on to Hindscarth, Dale Head, High Spy and finishing with Maiden Moor (home, famously, of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle).
Although not included in this film, our walk up Cat Bells is here: • Lake District Walks | ...
It's a walk of roughly 10 miles, and 3,500 ft ascent, although some hills can easily be omitted, and there are various ways off, making it shorter (or, if needed, longer - primarily by including Cat Bells) and it is rightly famous for its sensational views into Buttermere, the stunning Newlands Valley and down over Derwentwater and across to Skiddaw.
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[@dwaynestewart6095]

I do so enjoy the walks . so many other videos show little of the trail but you show the trail itself and very knowledgeable about them. I think yours are some of the best I've seen. thank you for letting me come along. Dwayne

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you so much - greatly appreciated.

[@Broonzied]

Brings back great memories. We did a clockwise round 6 years ago on a glorious day, adding Cat Bells, Ard Crag & Knott Rigg for a hugely satisfying long day. My favourite route in the Lakes so far.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Good to hear! It's a beautiful circuit, with glorious views all round. All the best!

[@terrycollins5429]

Neil! Just love your videos, the hilarious quips, brilliant!!

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Glad you like them!

[@observersnt]

Lovely video Not too much commentary Many happy memories of my ramblings around Newlands summits and the valley floor. A good number of coffees and cakes from that delightful group of volunteers in Newlands Chapel. Sorry that mrs Edmunson isn’t selling “TEAS” any more but the family seem to have done an outstanding job of the barn conversions. I was sad to see Low House sold a few years ago as I think that was the last of a long line of the Folder family there. I live in a remote village and although I’m an incomer, 37 years since, it is the case when the old families die out or move, that the place loses its soul. The loss of continuity and all the associated history will never be recovered. The “Story of Newlands Valley” by Susan Grant ( still available 2nd hand) , brought the valley alive to me when it was first published. Strangely, her book also brought the graveyard alive!!! 😂Newlands is a place it’s easy to fall in love with from whatever perspective it’s viewed. Thanks very much for your effort

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you - will try to find Susan's book. Newlands is a magical place - somehow a world removed from the rest of the busy Lakes!

[@petescull371]

feeling warm and happy

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks for all your comments - greatly appreciated.

[@reeceholmes8546]

takes me back, thanks Neil

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Reece. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffreyroden3691]

inspired to get on with training for our next trip to the Wainrights. thanks Neil.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you - hope you enjoy it when you get there!

[@KieronGazza]

Love your vids mate, and sense of humour, keep making more.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Cheers! Working on some new things for later in the year - always good to be back out on the fells. All the best.

[@KieronGazza]

@@LakeDistrictFilms I’m just watching you go up Haystacks as we speak. Good timing.

[@TheKeefusoutdoors]

Great video mate. Love the outtakes at the end. Planning to do this route with my 11 year old son this year over a couple of days and maybe get a cheeky wildcamp in along the way. Liked and subbed. ATB

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! Hope you have a great day or two - one of the loveliest bits of the Lakes, and lots to explore around there. All the best!

[@dombrett6427]

We did this exact walk (plus Cat Bells) last Sunday in 27oC heat. Absolutely fantastic, would definitely recommend. Even our little dog managed it. Thanks for the recommendation Neil. Keep up the great work - love your videos.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you - great to hear! All the best.

[@Jill_SmokeandMirrors]

I'm so glad you showed the rock steps. I ascended Hindscarth a few years ago with my aging but active dog who had 2 metal knees . It was getting late and I could see the clouds coming across from the west so I thought that Robinson looked fairly benign and grassy to descend. Torrential rain hit just before I found that top step and the fear was real. I was clinging on to the slippery rocks by my fingertips in the fading light using my body to press my poor dog into the cliffs as there was no way he could get down by himself and there was no way I would ever have left him. I remember chucking my walking pole down to free my hands and watching it bounce off the rocks below and seeing the rods of rain falling down past us into the darkening valley. Possibly the biggest fright I've ever had on the fells and certainly the wettest. It took until midnight for us to dry off in the campsite shower block enough to get back in the caravan without making the duvet soggy!

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

That sounds pretty intense - even apparently tranquil places like the Lakes still retain their ability to surprise us from time to time, don't they!

[@Jill_SmokeandMirrors]

@@LakeDistrictFilms Absolutely. You just begin to feel relaxed and a bit complacent and then the fells give you a reminder that it can all change in a heartbeat! Lesson learned.

[@pauljones7921]

10 out of 10 again neil great video

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Paul. All the best.

[@sorryofficer1]

I really enjoy your style and presentation of these films and I watch more and more whenever we’re about to visit for our anniversary week in October. Keep em coming please😊

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Many thanks - hope you have a great visit! All the best.

[@terrycollins5429]

love your zig zagging!!

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Best way up!

[@davidturnbull2600]

Done my first one last week cat bells, really wanted to continue on but met the family… great video the scramble up to Robinson looked challenging for me will need a bit more confidence for that but great video thanks for sharing

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, David. There are wise scrambles, and there are ways around most of the bad bits, but it’s always sensible to know your limits! All the best.

[@martynfisher242]

Excellent video & tunes ❤

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Martyn!

[@Mountainsandmusic8011]

Thanks Neil. Just came across your channel. Enjoyed the walk and enjoyed the commentary as well. Very interesting in my view. I did a similar walk but in reverse so it was Catbells, Maiden Moor , High Spy , Dale Head and Hindscarth and back along Newlands Valley to pick up my car at the bottom of Catbells. I remember one year some friends and I wild camped overnight next to Dale Head Tarn on another walk that we did. Enjoyed your video very much so I've subscribed..👍

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Gary. Glad you enjoyed it. There’s a lot to enjoy in these hills!

[@Johnlancaster]

Enjoyed that, a King amongst walks (sorry) 🤭

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, John!

[@foleymusician]

Neil, thank you for the therapeutic break from my cave dweller existence when I am at work! My Husband and I are big fans. We just spent 2 weeks in Chapel Stile and cannot wait to return and do this one! - one of your many mountain chums

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy when you return - it’s a cracker of a walk! All the best.

[@richardborley7326]

Excellent 👌

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliecarter9540]

From one of your ‘mountain chums’ great video as always, enjoy watching the multiple wainwright walks. Glad I’ve seen Robinson, think I will be going up it and not down. Hope you enjoyed ‘pie’ after your long walk.

[@nicmarlow6388]

only recently found your vids as they came up as a suggestion but we're so glad they did. we have a lot of catching up to do now! we love your style and filming and the deadpan comments always make me smile! We love the Newlands round, such a great route and you had brilliant weather for it :)

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Nic!

[@nicmarlow6388]

@@LakeDistrictFilms thanks for your content and thanks for reading my comment, if indeed you still are 😁

[@frannypeony2076]

Thanks Neil for another enjoyable walk. 🐄🐑🐕🦔🥧😋

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@annag1168]

Thank you so much for the effort you put into your videos, Neil. I am in the process of doing all the Wainwrights (from London via public transport so it's going to take me a while!). Your videos have been so helpful with route planning.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! Glad to hear they're helpful. Hope you have fun on the fells - let us know how you get on! Stay safe.

[@northernwalks5426]

Great video, eagerly awaited and not disappointed. Thank you for sharing, we love the information, the excellent videoing and the humour - let me know when they build that bridge. Thanks again, can't wait for the next one.😄

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks for the feedback - glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mudanzas]

Great video Neil. I remember there were some scary drops on some of those scrambly sections on Robinson if you got it wrong. Glad you lived to tell the tale. 😊👍🏻

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Stuart. Those bits on Robinson are far better going up than down!

[@ilyasdaud1352]

I did the same walk a few weeks back..... lovely views !!

[@alanparr5536]

Another great video, Im sure you must have done this on the 30th August as I saw you walking through Keswick while I was having a pint in The Dog and Gun. Keep up the great videos.

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Good spot, Alan! This was actually on the Sunday before - Tuesday was a visit to the Theatre By The Lake - short film coming soon! Thanks for the support and hope to see you around!

[@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel]

Wow, that was incredible! Looks super challenging and that’s before you even mentioned the bugs!

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks so much! It's a big day, but worth the effort!

[@darrenhall4212]

Superb video, loved it!

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Darren.

[@yasminshikingmission]

Great video 😀 love watching these multiple wainwright walks. I was watching you kentmere round the other day as well as I keep meaning to do that. Haven’t done this route before definitely looks like one to add on the list. Looks like a fun amount of scrambling. Thanks for sharing

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them - hope you get a good day for the walk, when you get to it!

[@welcome_Moscow_walks]

Fantastic walk 😊

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Many thanks

[@goprocaz4019]

I really enjoy watching your videos, keep up the good work 👍

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you!

[@snakebite69]

Great walk and video Neil. I love this round, every fell is a beauty, perhaps with the exception of Maiden Moor, although there are no boring hills only boring people. Were you wearing the Fjallraven vidda pro trousers or the vidda pro ventilated? Sorry for being an ocd nerd? 😀 Peace Andy H

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! You're right, it's a cracking round, plus you get to begin and end in the hidden gem of Newlands! Think they're the Fjallraven vidda pro trousers - didn't know they also come in a ventilated version - something for when I win the lottery!

[@DMV2023]

Brilliant video. Thank you. Really enjoying your videos. Would love to know in the descriptions roughly how long each took you?

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thank you! Will try to put a time estimate in the descriptions, but filming the route often takes longer than a straightforward walk, so it’s not necessarily accurate!

[@grahamcurl5026]

Superb video. This is definitely one that I feel I could do, except that I would use the more civilised route up to Robinson. No way I could mentally manage that climbing section. Is the gentler route easy to find / follow? Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Graham. Hope you get a good day for it! The civilised route is the main footpath on the OS map, and looks to be very well marked. Just head straight on from past the stile and the path should lead you up towards the reservoir. After that, it should gently curve to the north, and the summit of Robinson. All the best, stay safe!

[@clairegreenlea3945]

Thanks for filming the boulder scrambling! By the way, who does the music? Great views, especially like the trails!

[@LakeDistrictFilms]

Thanks, Claire. We have a mix of music sources, including KZbin's own music library, some we have made via GarageBand, some from friends, and from online libraries.