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Author: Mark Reid
Publisher: Innway Publications
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781902001180
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCharts a 7 day circular walk through the heart of the Lake District, covering 90 miles (145-km) of paths and passing 44 Lakeland inns along the way. This book describes the area including the remote and beautiful Western Lakes, popular villages such as Rydal, Grasmere and Elterwater, famed for their literary connections.
Author: Mark Reid
Publisher: Innway
Published: 2009-06-01
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781902001135
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide features 24 supberb circular walks from 12 villages throughout the Lake District, with two walks of varying lengths from each village, including a mountain walk and a lower level valley walk.
Author: M. J. Reid
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 135
ISBN-13: 9781902001005
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alfred Wainwright
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 2017-07-06
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780711239197
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first fully revised and updated edition of A. Wainwright's pocket-sized guide to the classic Coast to Coast Walk. From St Bees Head on the Irish Sea by way of the Lake District, the Pennines, Swaledale and the North York Moors and ending at Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea, this 190-mile walk has over the years become one of the best-loved long-distance routes in the world. First devised in the early 1970s, the walk has prompted countless enthusiasts to lace up their walking boots and follow Wainwright's example, and inspired TV series by Tony Robinson for Channel 5 and Julia Bradbury for BBC Four. This brand new edition of the Pictorial Guide contains Wainwright's hand-drawn route maps and his inimitable commentary, with the route, maps and text completely revised and brought fully up-to-date by Chris Jesty.
Author: Brian Conduit
Publisher: Jarrold Pub
Published: 1990-03
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780711704633
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll the essential ingredients of a mountain landscape grandeur, beauty, ruggedness can be found in the Lake District, yet on a comparatively small scale, making the region welcoming rather than forbidding. From almost all the major peaks there are views of peaceful, wooded valleys, giving the region an essential 'Englishness' which distinguishes it from the Scottish Highlands and nearby Snowdonia and inspiring some of William Wordsworth's most romantic poetry.
Author: Henry Stedman
Publisher:
Published: 2016-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781905864782
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll-in-one hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the popular Dales Way long-distance footpath that begins in Ilkley, West Yorkshire and runs for 84 miles (135km) to end in the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere. Includes 40 large-scale maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 7 town plans and 8 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.
Author: Pete Kelly
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing
Published: 2022-05-02
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9781910636336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book takes you on magical journeys through Britains most popular walking and swimming region, combining classic Lakes fell walking with adventurous swimming, collating the very best swims and hikes in Lakeland. Combining stunning photography, engaging stories and history, the book is packed with all the practical information you need, including detailed directions, route maps and downloadable guides.> Discover the beautiful pool below the highest waterfall in Cumbria> Seek the legendary talking fish of Bowscale Tarn> Swim around the islands of Ullswater and into the Devils Chimney> Bathe in the deepest tarn in the Lakes beneath the towering crags of Mardale> Explore the craggy highs and the watery lows of Scafell Pike from the wonderful Eskdale Valley
Author: Jules Brown
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-01-24
Total Pages: 423
ISBN-13: 1409365085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Rough Guide to the Lake District, features comprehensive reviews of the finest places to stay and eat for every budget, based on personal inspection by a long-time Lakes expert. Whether you're looking for a walker's hostel or boutique hotel, café or gastro-pub, farmhouse B&B or country-house hotel, this guide has the lowdown on all the best deals. There's detailed information on the best way to get around by public transport, while special features on the great outdoors focus on local walks, classic hikes, mountain climbs, lake cruises and family adventures. Whether you're on a walking holiday or family break you can discover all the facts you need - from current opening times to festival dates. There's also background information on the history, culture, nature and wildlife of the English Lakes, and plenty of special features - from the history of rock-climbing or a rundown of music festivals to the fascinating lives of the locals. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to the Lake District. Now available in ePub format.
Author: Lesley Williams
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Published: 2021-04-15
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 1783628553
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Lake District National Park is England's most popular mountain region and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Suitable for most reasonably fit hillwalkers, the 145km (90 mile) Tour of the Lake District takes in the best of this beautiful region in a circular tour. The route is presented in nine stages, plus an optional 'prologue' stage from Windermere station to the start-point in Ambleside, and can be compressed into one week or extended over two weeks, giving time to visit many attractions on the way. In addition to the main (non-waymarked) route, which links the main towns and valleys of the national park, five interchangeable high-level stages are also offered, enabling you to visit some of the region's most celebrated high peaks - including Coniston Old Man, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Helvellyn - should you so wish. Each stage includes summary statistics and clear route description illustrated with OS mapping and an elevation profile. There are notes on local points of interest and a wealth of information to help you plan your tour, covering public transport, accommodation and kit, plus accommodation listings and a facilities table. The Tour showcases the magnificent landscapes of the region, from mountain vistas to idyllic lakeshore scenery. There are lakes, rivers and waterfalls, characterful towns and villages, remote valleys, high fells and fascinating historical features including a Neolithic stone circle, packhorse bridges and properties that once belonged to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. There are a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and opportunities to sample delicious local produce. The Tour of the Lake District is an ideal way to discover all the region has to offer and is sure to generate lots of memorable experiences.
Author: Jules Brown
Publisher: Rough Guides
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9781858288949
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe second edition gives comprehensive coverage to every attraction within the National Park and accounts of outlying towns such as Kendal and Penrith. There are informed features on the writers, artists and local characters who have shaped the history of the Lakes, together with full guidance on lakeland walks and advice on staying safe in the hills.The colour section features the author's choice of the Lake District's finest scenic, cultural and outdoors attractions.
