An inspirational and detailed guidebook to fifty memorable walks on the high fells of the English Lake District. These circular routes on the high Lakeland fells have been chosen to provide the moderately adventurous walker with a range of essential walks for exploring the region. The walks are all graded, making the guide equally suitable for less experienced walkers looking for new summits and undiscovered areas. Only the mildest of scrambling will be encountered as these are four-season walks. All routes are illustrated with Harvey maps and the author's pictorial route diagrams.
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Mark Richards moved to Cumbria in the early 1990s. Here he developed a passion for the finest of all walking landscapes, held within and around this marvellous county. Mark is well known for his guides to the Peak District and Hadrian's Wall. He is a founder of the Hadrian's Wall Trust, a member of the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild, and has his own slot on BBC Radio Cumbria.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A. Smith
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Not a book to take on the fells, as its quite large (and frankly too good to risk getting damaged) but very useful for planning a serious days walking in the Lakes from the comfort of your armchair. Whilst most of the walks and all of the fells are obviously covered in other books, clear instructions, good maps and excellent photographs still makes this worth buying as it is a very pleasant (and addictive) read.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Dr. Nicholas P. G. Davies
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This is a well written and illustrated selective guide to walking in the English Lake District. It is well produced, with good quality of photographs and printing. The accurate maps from Harvey's are a significant strength-it's good to get the route description and the detailed map side by side. The route profiles are also helpful. The guide is a modern one taking advantage of the potential from modern digital maps.
I have been walking the fells for about the last thirty years. I have enjoyed using earlier guide books such as Poucher, Wainwright and Bob Allen. Also the FRCC's guide.
It's great to be able to welcome a new guide, that is well written, with a sensible selection of walks, and which adds to what has gone before by taking full advantage of modern production methods.
The Fells remain...and this book will get you wanting to get out amongst them.
I would recommend it as a good introduction for newcomers to Lakeland walking, and as a worthwhile addition to the library of experienced walkers.
I have been walking the fells for about the last thirty years. I have enjoyed using earlier guide books such as Poucher, Wainwright and Bob Allen. Also the FRCC's guide.
It's great to be able to welcome a new guide, that is well written, with a sensible selection of walks, and which adds to what has gone before by taking full advantage of modern production methods.
The Fells remain...and this book will get you wanting to get out amongst them.
I would recommend it as a good introduction for newcomers to Lakeland walking, and as a worthwhile addition to the library of experienced walkers.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Pete
Format:Paperback
I recently bought this book in preparation for a summer of trips to the Lake District for walking. The content LOOKS great and should provide an excellent basis for walks. I look forward to trying it in anger. Be aware that these walks are challenging and are graded "energetic", "strenuous" and "arduous"! If you are up for it then I would say buy the book. I'm off to try Sike Pike next weekend.
I always find that Cicerone books are excellent. They are very readable in addition to their practicality.
I always find that Cicerone books are excellent. They are very readable in addition to their practicality.
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A great companion
I originally borrowed this book from the library and used it so much that I had to buy a copy. Each walk is detailed on how to start etc but comes too with little snippets of... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Ferret
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Great
Came within days. Well packaged. Bought as a gift for someone who loves this area and he's delighted with the purchase. Has lots of info in and good walks
Published 2 months ago by Mrs A
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Exellent.
Great book, great routes! Exellent quality photos in the book aswell. This book will be amazing for anyone just getting into the world of fellwalking.
Published 2 months ago by Garry Tweddle
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Pompous and prolix....
Once more I find a Cicerone guide that manages to be heavy in weight but light on detail. There's an obvious reason in this case. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. J. Cowburn
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Great Lake District walking guide
As a new resident, I had previously purchased several guides on Lake District walking routes. This one is by far the best. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Douglas Paulett
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Use them and then customise them
I've been a fan of Mark Richards for a long while now, starting with his High Peak Walks, he inspired me to go off path. Read more
Published 23 months ago by pyrochem100
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The Author Clearly Knows His Stuff!
An excellent and informative book, packed with maps, well written commentary and pictures which make you want to put your walking boots on then and there!
Published on 4 May 2011 by Omega Music
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Lovely book
This is wonderfull book and beautifully written. I agree with some reviews that it may be too large to carry on the walks but it provides the knowledge required before the walk is... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2011 by Steve
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Its an OK book
but to be honest, I prefer Wainwrights books. This book will not slip in your pocket or rucksack it is definitely a keep at home book, that means that any routes are to be... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2010 by Ms. J. E. Kenyon
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Great book
I saw this book in a B&B in Ambleside. It includes loads of great walks in the Lakes, both challenging and easier walks. Good maps and route details.
Published on 13 Oct 2010 by Mr. B. Morris
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