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'Taking you to all the popular bits plus to the less visited corners. It's clear, concise, sourced from OS mapping, and is also GPS waypointed for those who like their handy little gizmos alongside map and compass.' --Cumbria Magazine
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All 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.
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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A solid collection of circular walks around the broad area of the Lake District, ranging from hour-long strolls to strenuous hikes.
The key advantage of this book over similar titles is that the (already clear) route descriptions are backed up by colour extracts from Ordnance Survey Landranger maps - a definite improvement over the crude line drawings often found in guides.
The routes are graded into three ability groups, but this classification is rough and there's no indication of other factors such as height climbed; so when choosing a route, a good read of the description and an intelligent look at the map are wise. Instructions on how to get to, and park at, the start point are sometimes sketchy too.
Despite these niggles, this is an excellent guide offering unusually good value. Consider also the companion title "More Lake District Walks", which contains a complementary collection of routes.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really like this guide - A good range of clearly graded walks. The directions for the walks I've completed so far are clear and backed up with the inclusion of sections from Ordnance Survey maps. It's very hard to go wrong.
I'm neither an expert walker/hiker nor particularly knowledgeable about the Lake District; so I find the guide great for giving me ideas for places to go and see. Have enjoyed every walk I've chosen. (Just got back from a trip where I did the Coniston Old Man/Water route. It was excellent; varied terrain and a good length to make sure I burnt off the calories from the pub meal of the previous night!!)
I'm neither an expert walker/hiker nor particularly knowledgeable about the Lake District; so I find the guide great for giving me ideas for places to go and see. Have enjoyed every walk I've chosen. (Just got back from a trip where I did the Coniston Old Man/Water route. It was excellent; varied terrain and a good length to make sure I burnt off the calories from the pub meal of the previous night!!)
90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first decided to go to the Lake District and do some walking, this was the book I bought, and I haven't regreted it, and have since bought the second in the series. The walks themselves are well thought out and described, often with information on the area you are passing over. One or two walks have seen or are about to see changes due to path erosion, so it may be time for an updated version.
There are occasionally good suggestions for alternative ways of starting the walks (eg getting the boat from Keswick for the Cat Bells walk) which can be useful, but especially on some of the climbs it doesn't quite make it clear how far up you're going and how quickly; the aforementioned Cat Bells walk has a very stiff (if not that long) climb with some scrambling up rocks at the end that isn't mentioned for example.
Nevertheless, an interesting and generally reliable book with a good selection of walks, info about things you may see on the walk, and backed up with a section of OS Map that means you'd have to go very wrong to get completely lost.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Reliable
Excelent description of the routes, it will help you to choose the walks, have and acurated idea of what to expect from it, both in terms of efort to complet it and of the sights... Read more
Published 11 months ago by manuel
Clear & Concise...
Another quality publication in the extensive Pathfinder range. Brian Conduit has produced a variety of walks to suit most tastes (the long distance peak baggers might sneer, but... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Dash Riprock
Tighter editing required
The book has some very good walks but I urge the publishers at their next edition to 1. Ban the use of phrases such as "continue a short distance" - what does that mean?? Read more
Published 21 months ago by never2late
Brilliant!!!
As all Pathfinder Guides, this one has provided me with a number of well described, clear and informative walks in one of the most beautiful parts of this country.
Published 23 months ago by Jana Mikova
An excellent set of walking guides, new and improved on the whole
These update previous pathfinder guides with a good selection of moderately easy to moderately tough walks in this beatiful part of the country. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nicholas Chiappe
Great collection
One of the best walking guides to the area - comprehensive, a good range of difficulties, clear mapping, lovely photos. What more could you want?
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by P. Lomax
Handy and very detailled
I found this book to be packed with information. The format is easy to understand and comes complete with maps, details of where to park and nearby facilities. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by E. Crawley
Lake District Walks
A very comprehensive and detailed book of 28 walks in the Lake District, including ordnance survey maps and quality photographs. The walks are both interesting and varied. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by Mrs. J. Butler
Some great walks, easy to follow
Great collection of walks of varying difficulty, I followed a few of them and mostly they made great walks, with excellent views. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by M. Auerswald
Lake District Walks
An excellent guide
I purchased a copy to replace a copy well worn by over use!
I purchased a copy to replace a copy well worn by over use!
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by R. Whittle
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