Lake District Sketching Walks
Are you interested in joining a short sketching walk in the Lake District.
These walks are aimed at anyone who would like to get out into the wonderful scenery of the National Park and spend time appreciating the view in a new way.
Details
These walks will provide the perfect opportunity to appreciate the scenery of the Lake District in a new way - by sketching it.
The process of sketching causes you to really take in the view, and gives you time to be a part of it, in a way that simply taking a quick photo and moving on doesn't.
We will spend time in nature, on some scenic Lake District walks, with plenty of time to stop and draw or paint. The half day walks will include a short guided walk, with stops at points of interest where we will spend time painting the scene. The walks are aimed at all abilities, the level of difficultly is indicated for each walk, but please ask if you have any questions about the length or difficulty of the path.
Walks will take approximately 3 hours, start time 2pm. Each participant will receive a small sketchbook to fill with their own sketches, and materials will be available for pencil and watercolour sketching. Participants will leave with their own sketches as memories of the day. Maximum group size is 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost:
£30 per adult (over 16)
£15 per child aged 8 - 16
Free for children under 8, though if you would like them to receive their own sketchbook, please provide £3 to cover material costs.
Dates and booking
First 3 dates are now available to book, please get in touch if you would like more information, or would like to arrange your own private walk.
A minimum of 4 people must be booked on the walk for it to go ahead. If the minimum hasn't been met a week before the event then the walk may be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund.
Date | Location | Description | Difficulty | Book now |
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26/07/2025 | Friar's Crag and Strandshag Bay, Keswick | Starting from the Lakeside carpark in Keswick, we will walk along the shore of Derwent water, giving us a lovely view of the lake to sketch | Easy, gentle paths, no height gain | [object Object] |
15/08/2025 | Grasmere and Loughrigg Fell | Meeting at the parking at Rydal Water we will make our way to the shores of Grasmere. From there we will head up Loughrigg Fell which affords lovely views of the central Lake District. | Moderate - the ascent of Loughrigg includes some steep sections | [object Object] |
To be confirmed | Latrigg, Keswick | Starting from near the leisure pool in Keswick we will make our way up through picturesque woodland to the summit of Latrigg, which boasts a lovely view over Derwent Water | Moderate - some height gain on steep paths | [object Object] |
To be confirmed | Buttermere and Scale Force | From the meeting point in Buttermere we will walk out towards the lakeside, before making our way to the impressive Scale Force | Moderate - some boggy paths | [object Object] |
Book now
Book a date now using the button below. Details of the meeting point will be sent to you on booking.
Looking forward to seeing you in the fells.
If you would prefer a bespoke private walk, please get in touch and we can arrange something.