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Chris Jesty must have spent many days rewalking and rechecking the fells to review this guide. Sketches and texts have been diligently updated. Chris has done this lovingly and I'm certain that Wainwright himself would be well pleased with this sensitive update. (Keswick Reminder )
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Chris Jesty must have spent many days rewalking and rechecking the fells to review this guide. Sketches and texts have been diligently updated. Chris has done this lovingly and I'm certain that Wainwright himself would be well pleased with this sensitive update. Keswick Reminder
--This text refers to an alternate
Hardcover
edition.
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There is one point on the path alongside Rigg Beck where the defile ahead is occupied by the shapely pyramid of Ard Crags, it's appearance suggesting a complete isolation from other fells. Read the first page
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you have used a Wainwright guide before, you won't need to be informed any further just how wonderful these pocket books are. However, if you are a newcomer to the fells, or haven't come across this series yet, then please believe me when I say that there is simply no better companion to exploring the peaks of the Lake District.
For those whose interest is purely to walk the fells, these books cover every angle of the mountains to a remarkable extent, including route descriptions, maps, summit views, and some beautiful hand-drawn pictures by the author. Be aware that these guides cover the fells only, though, so for a wider coverage regarding attractions, etc. within the Lake District, you will require another guidebook in addition. I know that for me, at least, these books are more than enough!
Wainwright's books were fastidious and personal account of his Lakeland, which makes them a thoroughly enjoyable read - all too often now, most guides just describe facts in an incredibly detached manner, and how to get the most for your money.
Though I have a great deal of affection for the original books, I would recommend the revised editions, updated by Chris Jesty, which are distinguished from the original editions by the colour photographs on the cover. Wainwright himself was more than aware that in the future his guides would become steadily inaccurate, since mountain paths come and go over 50 years, and Mr Jesty has done a diligent job in detailing changes that have occurred to the original routes and their environment, whilst maintaining the spirit of the original guides. In addition, the paths are marked in red ink on the maps, making them much easier to follow whilst on the fells.
Though the book of each area is, in my opinion, essential whilst walking in that region of the Lakes, I must make some comment regarding the specific details of this book, The North Western Fells. The fell density is a lot greater in this region than in most of the Lake District, and as such ascending the slopes can be more tiring due to the relative steepness. However, this is compensated for by some spectacular ridges joining the peaks, and I can quite happily spend a day up on the fells, crossing from summit to summit. For a quick and relatively painless walk, though, Catbells is a pretty little fell, and ideal for a family walking trip.
In short, if you are new to walking in an area of the fells, or merely want a new perspective, these books are essential!
For those whose interest is purely to walk the fells, these books cover every angle of the mountains to a remarkable extent, including route descriptions, maps, summit views, and some beautiful hand-drawn pictures by the author. Be aware that these guides cover the fells only, though, so for a wider coverage regarding attractions, etc. within the Lake District, you will require another guidebook in addition. I know that for me, at least, these books are more than enough!
Wainwright's books were fastidious and personal account of his Lakeland, which makes them a thoroughly enjoyable read - all too often now, most guides just describe facts in an incredibly detached manner, and how to get the most for your money.
Though I have a great deal of affection for the original books, I would recommend the revised editions, updated by Chris Jesty, which are distinguished from the original editions by the colour photographs on the cover. Wainwright himself was more than aware that in the future his guides would become steadily inaccurate, since mountain paths come and go over 50 years, and Mr Jesty has done a diligent job in detailing changes that have occurred to the original routes and their environment, whilst maintaining the spirit of the original guides. In addition, the paths are marked in red ink on the maps, making them much easier to follow whilst on the fells.
Though the book of each area is, in my opinion, essential whilst walking in that region of the Lakes, I must make some comment regarding the specific details of this book, The North Western Fells. The fell density is a lot greater in this region than in most of the Lake District, and as such ascending the slopes can be more tiring due to the relative steepness. However, this is compensated for by some spectacular ridges joining the peaks, and I can quite happily spend a day up on the fells, crossing from summit to summit. For a quick and relatively painless walk, though, Catbells is a pretty little fell, and ideal for a family walking trip.
In short, if you are new to walking in an area of the fells, or merely want a new perspective, these books are essential!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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In response to the first reviewer of this book, I would contend that this is an essential purchase for anybody proposing to walk in the higher and more remote areas of the North West (and this goes for the other six areas) Fells. Whilst a good map is useful for back-up, none of them can be completely trusted to accurately show footpaths. These second editions are as good as it gets and the route notes and "summit" layouts provide far more that either OS or Harveys could ever give you.
For those who cannot get to the fells, Alfred Wainwright (and Chris Jesty) will remind you of what you are missing.
For those who cannot get to the fells, Alfred Wainwright (and Chris Jesty) will remind you of what you are missing.
Format:Hardcover
The original Wainwright guides are now over 50 years old, and obviously some details are now out of date. Enter Chris Jesty, who has done a great job of updating these classics. The attention to detail is extraordinary, that's why these guides are still as popular as ever. Mightily impressive.
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Wainnwright Pictorial Guide 6Western Fells
A great addition to my Wainwright set. As good as all the rest of his Pictorial Guides
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by M. Kearney
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This book is in-vaulable to me i take my car and go walking but unlike other maps this is more detailed and shows all the parking places, really good and reccommended
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by actionman023
this book completes my wainwright set
what can one say about a Wainwright book.look at the sketches, look at the descriptions, and you have a superb idea of what your walk will be like. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by W. F. Langham
North Western Fells: 6 Alfred Wainwright
The book is a good accompaniment for a walk, but no substitute for a good map and a clear idea of the route. Read more
Published on 12 April 2009 by Mr. Adrian Phillips
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