Orrest Head

The walk starts on the A591 by the bus stops on the opposite side of the road to the railway station. It begins by turning up the lane by a large signpost informing you that you are on the footpath to Orrest Head. It also informs you that the summit is 784 feet above sea level and that it gives unrivalled views of the Lake District Fells, Lake Windermere, Morecambe Bay and the Pennines. It also suggests that it is 20 minutes walk to the top. This is a very short walk, but ideal if you simply want an excellent viewpoint of the southern lakes without putting in much effort. As only one lane is largely followed the directions are brief. Even though the walk is very short the views are worth the stopping off before the remainder of the lakes are explored.