The Ullswater Way Path Repair Project

Walking the Ullswater Way is a challenge. Just like taking care of its surrounding footpaths. The path welcomes thousands of visitors each year. We need your help to carry out ongoing maintenance work to get ready for the busy summer season ahead.

The Ullswater Way, in the Lake District, was created by the local communities and partners to show the Ullswater valley was open for business after the devastating floods in 2015. 

The 20 mile circular long-distance walk hugs the shores of England’s second largest lake, Ullswater, taking in the glorious landscape, wildlife and villages along the way. 

This much loved route was launched in April 2016, with walkers, runners, day-trippers on the Ullswater Steamers and those taking part in charity challenges. 

Ongoing path maintenance work is required to get ready for the busy summer season ahead. The route needs drainage works, improvements to the path surface, new drystone walling, waymarker signs and help to maintain the general upkeep to ensure the path is litter free.

The money raised through this appeal will be used for this work to be carried out by the Lake District National Park ranger team and volunteers.

It only takes a small donation to make a big difference:

• £5 helps pay for a new finger post
• £10 helps pay for a new gate
• £25 helps pay for a new section of surface path
• £50 pays for one metre of drystone wall
• £100 covers the cost of planting an acre of new native woodland
• £200 could pay for a day's digger time or a day's work for a skilled contractor to carry out the repair work
  
  

Wainwright described the south end of Ullswater, along the eastern shore as “the most beautiful and rewarding walk in Lakeland”. The views are simply breathtaking. 

We want to allow everyone to enjoy that ‘wow’ moment of Ullswater’s incredible beauty for today and for future generations and you can help us do that – visit, give, protect.