The Kentmere Horseshoe // The Lake District

This has to be - without a shadow of doubt - one of the best horseshoe/ridge walks in the Lake District! Starting in the picturesque village of Kentmere near Kendal you're treated very early on in the walk to some outstanding views looking back along the valley. But soon the views really open up looking out to the west and eventually the whole route becomes clear to see when you reach Yoke; the first summit of the day.
I loved this walk from start to finish. Relatively few people, incredible views and a real sense of remoteness make this one of my all-time favourite Lakeland walks.
ROUTE DETAILS
Start: Limited spaces next to Church in Kentmere (Grid Ref NY 456 040)
Distance: 20km / 12.5 miles
Total ascent: 1160m / 3806ft
Exertion: Challenging
Technical difficulty: Easy
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[@user-ex3zk9mk8i]

Going to do this over 2 nights ,tonight , thanks for the OS route .

[@garymartin557]

your work surpasses all others in this genre on the internet, truly stunning composition.

[@doverjaquesfineartphotogra4050]

Outstanding aerial photography. Love your work [photography, videography and walks]. Thank you. Gina.

[@distortedcrab]

Loving your work! I’ve binged watched every video over a period of a couple of weeks. I used to walk regularly in the Welsh Mountains but haven’t been out for over 15 years. You’ve rekindled my love of the great outdoors, and I’m planning a walk in the Lakes in the next couple of weeks. The Kentmere Horseshoe is currently my most likely venture. Keep up the excellent work 👊

[@craigbaxter3746]

Yep going to do this route looks great! Cheers!

[@leswoodburn5764]

I did this walk with some friends and the sense of exhilaration was such that I persuaded my wife to enjoy the experience with me on a second walk there. My wife has an issue with a heart valve which will need replacing in the future but being plucky we set off to walk the horseshoe. There is nothing worse than having someone with you who moans about how hard a walk is so by the time we reached Thornthwaite crag I was a good half a mile ahead. I unpacked our lunches and when she eventually arrived I got a mouthful of moaning. I pointed at the route we had walked and said look around and enjoy the views. Her reaction was 'Is that what we have walked' yup ! Out came the phone facebook activated and pictures shown. The comment though was, 'Having a great day on the Kentmere Horseshoe with stunning views and good weather' ! Enough said. If anybody reading this has not been and walked this you are missing a treat. Brilliant and thanks for your wonderful videos. They have helped me stay somewhat sane over the last couple of years. Cheers.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Another monster hike! Looks amazing. Not been around Kentmere yet

[@angelobianco73]

Breathtaking, like always!!👍👍

[@clivedavies6803]

What can I say that Bruv hasn't said already, fantastic opening shots and terrific music added to the atmosphere a place often overlooked by the tourists don't know what they are missing,..

[@shanedean8762]

Hi again ,sorry it's been a while, crazy world as we all know.So much enjoying your videos, so so interesting and just spectacular, breathtaking, but its YOU that make it special, you have a natural gift. As I write this I'm in Whitehaven premier inn, going home tomorrow. I'm here in the Lake District for 2 reasons ,the first is my brother who died 2 years ago and lived for climbing mountains. I have struggled without him ,think of him every day and the other reason is YOU, thankyou for giving me inner strength to start climbing/walking etc ,im a beginner. I Climbed striding Edge/Hellvelyn with tear in my eyes for my brother. Since then weather has deteriorated , mist low , on top of summits so explored lower, Wast Water, EnnerdaleWater and Buttermere,so Beautiful even with no sun , hopefully next time I can climb to the top of the fells.Had a Guinness at Kirkstile inn .I need to buy you Beer , take care

[@deborahmcardle9952]

Revisiting your vlogs and the opening drone footage and music combined on this is perfection. Gives me goosebumps every time. Just amazing ❤️

[@onthetrail202]

Those slow drown shots and music 🧘🏼‍♂️

[@paulradford7290]

Fantastic video again. Walked this one with friends back in June of 2019. Very different conditions (heavy rain and drizzle once we got past yoke) so it was great to see what we would have seen. I'll definitely get back out to do it again sometime.

[@mickgrundy4615]

Loved it beutifull walk again cant wait to do ill bell great photos too must be like heaven sky larks all day spot on

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you for doing such a comprehensive vlog of this walk which looks amazing, one that I have not done but will do, most lightly next year now. I have just completed the Coledale Horseshoe, 8 Wainwrights but I did it over 2 trips (not as young or as fit as you), 5 summits the first walk and the final 3 last week and was blessed with 2 days of amazing weather. A very enjoyable watch and cannot believe that I have not been watching your videos before, really enjoyed it! Cheers Alan

[@Johnlancaster]

Same idea as me Alan. Its a bugger when the years tick by isn't it 🤣

[@kamucho]

I've just spent two days building a website and this is exactly what I need! Cup of tea and almost an hour to absolutely switch off and get lost in lakeland! ✌️

[@willbo2000]

Tremendous, although off to sleep now so will watch in incremental bliss 👍👍👍😃

[@wildhypnotist]

Absolutely great video. I did the same walk and wild camp a few months ago although I didn’t have such good weather. Couldn’t see a thing on the first day, so watching your video let’s me know what I missed 😂 keep the content coming. It lifts my spirits no end.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you like the videos 😊 Those clagged in days can be a bitter pill to swallow 😩

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

My favourite place. I wish we would of done this together, but saying that it might of kilt me. 🤣 I was looking at going through the kentmere valley but you’ve got my thinking about Yoke! That opening footage, wonderful! Quite emotional, seeing all those areas and the kentmere valley looking amazing! Thanks Glen, I enjoyed this heaps! Hope to see you soon. Edit, I need to do this hike! Thanks Glen! I’m thinking of doing my first lone kip in the van and do the path past the res first and up to Harter. Belting!

[@BlackCrag]

Glad you enjoyed it Mali and thanks for sharing it 😊 🙏 Let me know if you'd like some company on your walk, would be great to meet up 👍

[@jonm4989]

Retraced your footsteps on this today with a couple of mates. Fantastic weather and a cracking full days walk. Thanks for the inspiration Glenn 👍🏻

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you, sounds like you had a great day 🙌

[@jonm4989]

@@BlackCrag yeah definitely. You were spot on about needing to arrive early, as we arrived at 8.30 and grabbed the last parking space near the church.

[@yorkshiremanswalking4957]

thanks for another great vlog your channel has kept me sane well i recover from my opp and cant get out in to the fells my self

[@munroist1]

My pal, Duncan and I chatted to you on Thornthwaite Crag just before you launched your drone. We had an excellent day doing the same route as you. Great to relive it through your vlog!

[@mikemcloughlin883]

Did this last Saturday with nephew.....its a brilliant walk, thanks for sharing 👍

[@conniechapman3896]

Need to do this walk just for the Skylarks

[@sarahhunton7275]

Looks like a fantastic walk! I will have to get that one on the list. Thanks for sharing x

[@tonyrogerson3729]

Did that the opposite way round a few years ago (and included High Street). Walked through an inversion onto snow-capped tops and the views were stunning!

[@Wukkie.]

An absolute pro at doing these Vlogs and I've actually used them as a guide when going out onto the fells.

[@jpchapman96]

Awesome vid! As always! 🔥🤘🏼

[@nickcrotty5754]

Another great vlog

[@Fairylight333]

Absolutely stunning drone intro, fabulous hike, just beautiful, I love the skylarks! Thank you Glen, loved every second of this! 🦋🧝‍♀️

[@paulforth]

Awesome insight and perfect timing as I’m doing it on Saturday, thank you! 🥾⛰

[@somethingelse4878]

Wish id had a drone and hd video when i used to walk over mardale in the mid 80s

[@goldenlabradorskye]

Love the drone footage!!!!!

[@WillSophFin]

Can’t wait to do this one ⛰ Awesome video Glen, as always mate 👌😁

[@azkitching]

Thanks, keep up the great work and have a pint on me, great videos and footage

[@BlackCrag]

Thank you so much, really appreciate that 🙏

[@dantheman180]

Perfect day for it, you got some amazing footage on the drone!

[@jonm4989]

Quite fancy having a go at this one Glen. Obviously needs a full day as it’s a long one! Thanks for the great video.

[@markdavinson6830]

Did this one last week including High Street. Totally agree Mardale Ill Bell is a bit boring, especially after I’d enjoyed the first four tops so much. There was a field open with a £5 a day charge for parking. My wife will be jealous tonight when I show her the views she missed. 😀

[@clairewalker2]

I remember looking over the kentmere horseshoe from high street and immediately putting it on the list. I still haven't got round to it yet though! Sky larks are the Duracell bunnies of the sky😂

[@dannairn8567]

Great vlog!! Definitely our next route when we return. Keep making great videos 📹

[@christinejones2205]

Wow! As always with your vlogs! Good music!

[@mark-crane3728]

Nice 🙌🧡🧡

[@SteveWebb]

I remember the route well and felt the heat on the way up where you did and also got a few flies after me. I love the Skylarks, I just hum the song as I hear them.

[@warrenfontana1325]

Fantastic vlog as always Glen, great work and footage of your hikes always nice to watch. I've done the Kentmere reservoir from the village often looking up to the tops, mainly wishing I was up there instead. haha. Hope to do this one day soon.

[@BlackCrag]

Thanks very much 😊 Hope you get up there soon!

[@memi1429]

Awesome

[@MHLandscape]

Looked a lovely day, definitely a walk I need to check out. I completely get what you mean about the sky larks, the one for me is wood pigeons! That repetitive noise drives me crazy!

[@zadokwest]

That Church Yard at Kentmere is full of Gilpin's, decendents of Richard de Gilpin (Gylpin), awarded the lordship of the manor of Kentmere for killed The Wild Boar of Westmorland..On the site of the Wild Boar Inn...My mums family are all Gilpin's and are visiting it next week from down south..The Wild Boar used to attack people in the Crook area. Great little story. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Boar_of_Westmorland

[@matthewbinns5690]

That’s the one for this weekend! Will have to do it without my four legged buddy as he burned his paws on Red Pike last week and 20k’s a bit much for him! Actually saw someone who looked just like you on High Crag but on checking his boots and rucksack, it wasn’t. Looking forward to the next instalment. 👍🏻

[@garymcnamara491]

Amazing drone footage as always.... Stunning walk, one to definitely add to my 'to do' list

[@nigelthompson1058]

Another great one thank you so much. Loving the days pictures at the end, nice touch. Also the last shot where the camera falls over just about sums up a day on the fells! Will there be a Hebrides vlog at all?

[@ilyasdaud1352]

No parking in kentmere yesterday!!

[@paulbennison2614]

Apologies Glen. I am usually on your releases straight away but after this week with a severe case of pre - match tension before St Helens lifted the Challenge Cup yesterday I have only just watched your vlog. Absolutely stunning. You continue to make the Lakeland Fells look absolutely stunning. I am sure that I will go around the Kentmere shoe again. Was this one a little too long for Fin? As always, keep on doing this amazing work or is it a complete pleasure?

[@paulhulley5969]

Love your channel, drone intros are excellent, and something I look forward to when you put a new vid up. Would love to see some photo shots added along the way you’ve taken on video to show the light you’ve captured maybe?…… ps how’s the van going

[@andrewwatson5987]

Keep this great work going mate! What kind of drone do you use for your ariel footage?

[@dawnmason2378]

Fabulous loooooooong hike, but how could you get tired of the sound of Skylarks 🤔

[@joshhavis1133]

Might go do this at the weekend how early would you advise getting there?

[@andrease2320]

angle tarn and small tarn full of bite flys my friend there no wind over there in last 3 weeks save your self from the bits by stay clear of the area

[@danielcargill8019]

That trail is so wide

[@chrisjones_360]

Hi, what are you using to hold your camera on your waist? Great videos 😍

[@mark-crane3728]

Any water sources about

[@BlackCrag]

Only lower down. Quite a dry walk